extracting an air screw
](*,) Having just pulled my carbs I see that some @#$%! has turned in the air jet screw on my #3 carb to the point that they stripped the top off of the screw so I can't get a driver on it... Any recommendations on how to get it out other than buy a whole new @#$%! carb???
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I had the same problem a few times, what i did was carve a groove in the screw to make it some what acceptable for a flathead screwdriver, i used a small pick to make the groove. once it was somewhat a groove, i used and impact screwdriver to get it out. -
I had an even harder job when this happened to one of my pilot jets. Luckily, I had a spare jet. I just took a small drill bit and drilled into it, then extracted it using a small extractor kit purchased from a local hardware store. Worked like a charm and no damage to the carb or threads. Obviously the jet was toast though.Comment
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Last resort The mixture screws will sometime screw themselfs out it you use a left hand drill, JB weld an allen set screw into the needleComment
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When I finally started to get the jet out the aluminium casing of the carb broke off down to the screw. There are still enough threads to seat the screw I just hope there is no air leak..Comment
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Not to laugh at your plight.... but I just had this happen to me this week... TWICE. Except it only broke on one. the other just cracked.
See here: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ad.php?t=91393
I was worried enough about a leak in the crack that I bought a new carb body for it from a generous member here.
What year model do you have? If it's a GS1100 I'd be happy to send you a #3 carb body, since I only broke 2 & 4
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I appreciate the offer, but like you I broke #2!! Thanks though!Comment
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