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Post by nimbus on Feb 18, 2014 14:43:49 GMT 1
Hi Guys
How do I remove the needle jets in rd350lc carbs, as I would like to see if they are clean.
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Post by Norbo on Feb 18, 2014 15:51:31 GMT 1
Remove the main jet and the tube will push out into the carb body. they are normally a bit still but they do come out with a push and tap.
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Post by rich on Feb 18, 2014 16:58:04 GMT 1
Remove the main jet and brass washer. Refit main jet without washer. Lightly tap the head of the jet with a plastic or wooden screwdriver handle or similar object. Needle jet should loosen. Careful when you refit as the needle jet has a keyway that lines up with a pin in the carb bore.
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Post by Bazille on Feb 18, 2014 18:08:21 GMT 1
I always a m5 bolt and gently tap that so there is no chance of damaging the end where the main jet seats!
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Post by steven on Feb 18, 2014 19:46:26 GMT 1
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Post by nimbus on Feb 18, 2014 20:07:20 GMT 1
Gee wihizzzzzz guys thank you for all the help, what a great forum.
Regards Mark
From a freeking hot summer in South Africa , wish we had a bit of your rain but all of it.
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Post by sunsetrider02 on Feb 19, 2014 6:38:03 GMT 1
Gee wihizzzzzz guys thank you for all the help, what a great forum. Regards Mark From a freeking hot summer in South Africa , wish we had a bit of your rain but all of it. Just make sure that when using a small bolt to punch it out that you don't damage the locating key. It is very easy to do ....someone did it to mine!!!! and yes put the main jet back on before you start tapping (very gently) with a screwdriver head or bolt,the threads are very easily damaged. you might be surprised how much gunk there is hidden there. Been a real hot summer here as well....but thankfully the rain has surely come this week. Don't mind if it rains all week as long as the weekend is ok. |
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 19, 2014 7:38:31 GMT 1
Hi,
I use a large "G" clamp with an old jet screwed in. You can then gently tighten the clamp and ease the tube from it's seating. Really easy.
Dusty
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Post by atomicstroker on Feb 22, 2014 18:47:14 GMT 1
Really useful tip guys, I gave up with mine when I couldn't budge them. Seeing the pictures was REALLY useful, keep up the good useful info!!!
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Post by grancio28 on Feb 22, 2014 21:18:50 GMT 1
I like the idea of the above home made tool, but for me personally a small g-clamp and a bit a heat with a hot air gun does the job! Just don't use too much force because the carb is only thin cast ally!
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