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Stuck Carb Drain Screw

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Derridad

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Okay... so my drain screw to drain the bowl just keeps turning around and around when I try to loosen it, without coming out.... what am I doing wrong? Or are the threads messed up?
 
First of all,
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If your drain plug keeps turning, it's likely stripped. If it's stripped, you will need a new float bowl and drain plug.

What bike do you have? I have some carb parts, just not a wide variety. :o

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You could try putting a thin screwdriver blade underneath the head of the screw while you try to remove it. If you can get it out, you could probably retap the threads. Getting another bowl is also an option.
 
Derridad said:
Okay... so my drain screw to drain the bowl just keeps turning around and around when I try to loosen it, without coming out.... what am I doing wrong? Or are the threads messed up?
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Whack it with a hammer
 
Greetings and Salutations!!

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. Derridad,

Feel free to check the "Parts for Sale" section and perhaps post in the "Parts Wanted" section if you need a bowl. Chances are someone has a spare. Now let me say "Hi"....:)

Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", the Carb Rebuild Series, and the Stator Papers. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...

Please click here for your mega-welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike! :D

Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Will do! And Basscliff, don't worry, I'm already a big fan of your site!
 
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