cv carb rebuild question - 82gs1100gl

[eddiev]

Hi to all,
I should be up and riding soon and will post results.

I just finished rebuild of the last carb and noticed the rubber plug that covers the pilot jet was not snug. I got to thinking this would not be good if a plug came off and swam around in the float bowl.
My question is, should I put some sealant on these plugs and if so what kind considering it will be sitting in gas. I don't understand the purpose of these plugs either.

Anyway, thanks for all the help. I changed clutch, petcock and this carb rebuild at the same time. I'm looking forward to getting out this weekend if not sooner.

Thanks. Eddie V

[tkent02]

I just finished rebuild of the last carb and noticed the rubber plug that covers the pilot jet was not snug. I got to thinking this would not be good if a plug came off and swam around in the float bowl.

Order a new plug, but you can put it together and ride it until the plug arrives.
Don't use any sealant. The plug won't fall out, it is held in place by a little post cast into the bowl.
You can pull the bowl off and replace the plug without removing the rack of carbs, leave the bad one in an outboard carb to make it easier to replace.

[progas]

Yeah, what he said!!

[eddiev]

The plug won't fall out, it is held in place by a little post cast into the bowl.

That's a relief. I didn't realize that.

Thanks a bunch. Eddie V