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carb rebuild preparation

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i had the carbs off last week while replacing the intake o-rings. while they were out i inspected them to make a parts list for my christmas break project. the float bowls will get new gaskets and i already have the o-ring kit. there is only one thing i noticed that is questionable: the needles.

the spring action is deteriorating and rings are worn on the tips. is it possible to replace just the needles or are they changed as a set with the jet. if it is not necessary to change as a pair, how is the jet determined to be good or bad.

the #1 carb mix screw is froze and apparently was a problem for the previous owner. the head is stripped. i tried pb blaster with no luck and have been squirting a little in occasionally. i suppose if i keep doing this, i should get it free after the soak.
 
Depending on which kits you bought, they 'should' be included. If not, they can be purchased separately through the stealer, bike bandit, or others.
 
rideOn said:
there is only one thing i noticed that is questionable: the needles.

the spring action is deteriorating and rings are worn on the tips. is it possible to replace just the needles or are they changed as a set with the jet. if it is not necessary to change as a pair, how is the jet determined to be good or bad.
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From the factory they are replaced as a set.

can you post some good pictures of the needle and seat, to see if we can determine the condition of the sealing areas?


http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=310
 
Bowl gaskets, oring kit, and possibly new pilot jet plugs if yours are bad. You can buy just the fuel needles from z-1. They come in a pack of 6 (why, I don't know :confused:). I've had no issues with any leakage with just replacing the needles.
 
They come in a pack of 6 (why, I don't know
pkg of 6?
that is funky

can you post some good pictures of the needle and seat
i can post pics when i take it back off in three weeks.

If not send it to me and I'll get it out.
thanks! let me piddle with it first. i'll keep hitting it with pb blaster and maybe a heat gun or my plumbing/propane torch?
 
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