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  • hampshirehog
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    • Oct 2007
    • 12675
    • Hampshire. UK
    #16
    Originally posted by DrSatan
    It's this rubber plug that was missing!

    http://www.thegsresources.com/images...nted%20out.jpg
    You need that plug.
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      • Guest
        #17
        Originally posted by allojohn
        Unnecessary, in fact you'll probably want to remove the others to tune up down the road. The plugs were required by law to discourage tuning.
        Those are the metal plugs covering the idle mixture screws...gotta take those plugs out to remove the idle mixture needle before cleaning the carbs, all the needles have a an oring on it. Besides, you'll need to readjust the idle mixture anyways once you have the carbs redone.
        Last edited by Guest; 02-21-2013, 11:06 AM.

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          • Steve
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            • Jun 2005
            • 35927
            • southwest oHIo
            #18
            There seem to be a few conflicting reports on "the plug".

            In post #15, he says:
            Originally posted by DrSatan
            It's this rubber plug that was missing!
            I think it's rather definitive which plug he is talking about.

            Yes, you need that plug. In fact, why not just order up a set of four and replace them all? They are not that expensive, and are critical to proper operation of the carb.

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              • DrSatan
                #19
                coolio, i shall order up a set of them tomorrow!

                Thanks guys!

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                  • allojohn
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                    • Jan 2011
                    • 3515
                    • NoMo, MN
                    #20
                    Originally posted by hampshirehog
                    Unless he's talking about the rubber plugs inside the float bowls? They're needed.
                    Originally posted by mrbill5491
                    Those are the metal plugs covering the idle mixture screws...gotta take those plugs out to remove the idle mixture needle before cleaning the carbs, all the needles have a an oring on it. Besides, you'll need to readjust the idle mixture anyways once you have the carbs redone.
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                      • retcol
                        #21
                        Those rubber plugs for the pilot jets get lose over time from pulling them out. I wrap a little strip of silicone tape around each one when I put them back in. That will hold them tightly in place.

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                          • Guest
                            #22
                            Originally posted by retcol
                            Those rubber plugs for the pilot jets get lose over time from pulling them out. I wrap a little strip of silicone tape around each one when I put them back in. That will hold them tightly in place.
                            There is a step in the float bowl that presses the plug in.

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                              • DrSatan
                                #23
                                new plugs ordered, gotta wait 5 days for 'em though so a thorough cleaning of the carbs and valve adjustment in the meantime!

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