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broke float pin post what the h__l to do now Suggestions anyone??

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So trying my hand at this carb rebuild on 82 gs850l and it has had some difficulty removing this or that but I did get through the beginning of the 1st carb actually number 4 carb. and was feeling pretty good. I work on it an hour and leave it and come back couple hours later and do the same all was going well until the float pin of all things was stuck. sprayed and took my time then all of a sudden it broke loose and took the opposite post that holds it with it. yes broke post right in half. now I have somewhat a bent pin and a broken post. So do I have to buy a whole new used set of carbs to get this carb out of it or any other options. Not sure but with luck like this it could be the end of my gs/motorcycle days. Thanks for any suggestions.
 
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saw jb weld or new carb in previous post any luck with jb weld??
 
buckeyemike said:
saw jb weld or new carb in previous post any luck with jb weld??
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Didn't work for me, others say yes. HUGE thread on this topic somewhere. If you use it, don't use the quick, use the longer curing, don't try and fix just the two points on either side of the pin hole, fill the whole thing and after curing 24 hours drill a new hole. A good permanent fix it a bit of brass tube slightly larger than the post used as a sleeve. Thread on that somewhere too.
 
alumna weld?

alumna weld?

saw the other posts maybe I can try the alumna weld. I have some so might as well give it a try it it does not stick then will use a rod if I can figure that out. I guess I will look for a spare set thanks
 
I used the quick set JB weld and it worked just fine. Just make sure that it cures for the allotted time before you dunk it in gas.
 
Did the exact same thing the other day. I'm just looking for a new carb body. I wouldn't trust any bonding agent. I may try welding but aluminum is a pita. Replacing it will just give me better piece of mind.
 
Use JB Weld but build a good bridge around it. Let it cure for a couple of days.
 
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