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Stripped Carb Drain

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powderhound

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I've been following the guides on Bikecliff's site for dipping my carbs, but I've run into a bit of a snag.

It looks like the PO lost the bolts for the carb drains and replaced them with hacked off bolts of various threads. Looking at the bowls, it looks like they're completely stripped.

Would using a thread repair kit work on these? Or would I be better off replacing the bowls?

It also looks like the the tip of the pilot screw snapped off. I can't really tell if it's still in there or not, but makes me worried either way.
 
go next size up in bolt, cut new threads and you should be good to go....
 
Alright, that does make sense.

Any thoughts on checking for the pilot jet tip? If I spray cleaner into that passage, where does it go?
 
Tom: Thanks for the diagram, I'm going to have to check and see if I can get it out of there this weekend.

Chef: Thanks for the offer, I'm currently looking at getting a full new set of carbs, because I have worries about the whole system now. However, if it doesn't work out I'll send you a PM.

Hopefully I can get this whole thing sorted out sooner rather than later!
 
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