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  • Anonymous
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    Float Bowl Screw Question

    During my carb cleanup I replaced all the garbage Phillips screws with proper socket head cap screws. When I tried to pull the lockwashers off the old float bowl screws, I couldn't get any of them loose. It was like they were crimped on... So I reassembled everything with no lock washers. The question is - do I really need the lock washers or not? I did not put any loctite on the screws, either, as I figured to be back in there changing jets at least once before I have it running perfect. When I am done, I could use a drop of blue Loctite to seal the screws in, but what about while I am tuning?


    Mark
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    • Anonymous
      #2
      It's my opinion that while tuning you should be OK without lockwashers or locktite. Locktite and/or lockwashers are a must once you're done tuning and are ready to ride your bike. Good luck.

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        • Guy
          #3
          The allen bolts should be fine without locktite or spring washers. The carbs, being isolated from the engine by the rubber inlet stubs don't vibrate too much.

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            • Jethro
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              I scrapped the lock washers. Check 'em after the first shakedown ride and then don't worry about them.
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                • SqDancerLynn1
                  #5
                  they are a captrued washer you will not get them off, need to replace them.

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                    • Anonymous
                      #6
                      they are a captrued washer you will not get them off, need to replace them.
                      Yeah, I noticed that...

                      Mark

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