Reinstalling carbs

[JAYD]

Ok, so i put in my starter,thank God it works,my question is how in the Sam Hill do you get the airbox ,carbs and boots all back together again, I had a fairly difficult time gettin' them out but I gave up after 2 hours,my hands are frozen, the carbs are back on the boots,but I know they will fall off and YES I tightened the O clamps,my ride is an '82 GS 750E,I know one of you geniuses has a trick up his sleeve for me.Please help,Spring is only 2 months away!Thanx guys!

 

[salty_monk]

I think with that model you'll need to make sure the boots are nice & warm with a heater or something, put some silicon spray (vaseline will prob work too) on them to help & just shove.....

On my 83750ES because it was cold I actually had to get a length of wood & brace it against the frame & use it as a lever to get the carbs back in a couple of weeks ago.

The air box, same deal.... It helps to replace the rubbers, makes it much easier, if not, heat lube & struggle plus a big friend or two might help!

Dan

 

[jwhelan65]

Find a buddy, and run a small two by four behind the airbox intakes. Use some form of a wheel choc on the front wheel. With the bike on the centerstand, each of you hold the board and one handlebar and slowly push, they should pop on. Try using a hair dryer first on the boots to soften them up.

 

[salty_monk]

My method was similar to Joe's but being on my own I braced against the frame & did one side at a time. My board was about a 3 x 1 about 2.5 foot long.

Dan

 

[JAYD]

Reinstalling carbs

Thanx for all the info guys, I kinda get your drift,but to be more specific,do you put the boots on the engine first,do you put the airbox in first,do you put the boots on the carbs first,like what is the exact sequence of events here, carbs?boots?airbox, in what order? Thanx in advance.
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[Steve]

I have not worked on that particular bike, but on most of them, you put the boots on the engine, put the boots in the airbox, put the airbox into the frame, then slide the carbs up the middle, betwen the boots.

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[tejasmud]

Much easier on a warmer day.

But, if they are the old crusty original boots good luck in the cold. Hard enough when it is summer time with old boots. New rubber boots make a really big difference.

But, yes, pretty much like Steve says, Carbs to boots on the head first then work on the airbox boots.

 

[JAYD]

Starter install

Starter install

Thanx Steve and tejasmyman,I'll try that at soon as the temp goes up,it was -1 degrees F here yesterday mornin'. Whats all this about Global Warming! MY A**!

 

[spyug]

At the moment I consider myself the expert having spent countless hours putting carbs on and off the Kat project. It is easy, even in sub zero temps if you have the right tools. The key is heat.Specifically, enough heat to warm up the boot until it is soft and pliable.

The absolute best tool bar none is the paint stripping heat gun. Leave the metal clamps on and play the gun onhigh setting around the mouth. They will get too hot to touch in around a minute or so. Watch out you don't burn them.

Have the carbs in position resting on the engine with the choke cable and throttle attached. A good sturdy pry bar can help lever things in so have it to hand as well. Once the boots are soft, immediately slip in the carbs. If you've gotten the right temp on the boots they will slip right in. You can also apply a little silicon lube to the inside of the mouths or on the carbs but its not really necessary. If needed, you can use the pry bar to help pop them in but again, if you reach the right temp, a slight wiggle and a push and they usually pop in.

The airbox mounting is the same. It has to not be bolted down so you can wiggle it. Heat up the rubbers and pop them on.

The first few times it seems impossible and in the real cold it nearly is. Once those rubbers are soft you can have them off and on again in minutes or less. Last week, I had 3 different sets of carbs off and on in no more than 10 minutes tops. The more you do it the easier it becomes. Like most things in life, it is all technique.

Give it a whirl.

good luck.
Spyug

 

[JAYD]

Installing carbs

Installing carbs

Thanx Spyug, the key is heat,I'm gonna try that next!

 

[Suzuki_Don]

Thanx Steve and tejasmyman,I'll try that at soon as the temp goes up,it was -1 degrees F here yesterday mornin'. Whats all this about Global Warming! MY A**!

It was +43 over here yesterday. That's centigrade. I think maybe 110 in your language.