I'm rebuilding carbs on this bike that sat for a long time and on re-assy, I noticed that the sping loaded float pin piston is stuck in three out of four float assy's. with spray carb cleaner and hot water and agitation I got one of the pins fee but I still have these two float assy's with the float piston (the little spring loaded nub that contacts the float tab)stuck in the out position.. hot water, carb spray, penetrating oil and even hot chem dip all the while rattling the float hasn't loosened the pin so I left the two floats partially submerged in chem dip (trying to keep the float pin tip out of the chem dip). I understand that the float pins cannot be removed from the float assemblies so is there any tricks for freeing the sping loaded float pin piston? I'm afraid if I force the piston in, I will never get it out..
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Assuming I get the float apart without snapping something, is there a replacement needle? And any suggestions to loosen the pin?'95 gsx750F, '79 gs1000e '77 gs750
'83 xj550 maxim
'84 xvz1200
'78 cb750F3 & '76 FLH stroker
'80 fxs80 got whacked, only parts left
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Originally posted by GaryS-NJ View PostAssuming I get the float apart without snapping something, is there a replacement needle? And any suggestions to loosen the pin?
After the 24 hour dip, if it's still not moving freely... you can also file/cut a slot in the very end of the pin, and use a flat head screw driver to spin it. Once it's loose, it should be able to be lightly tapped/twist turn out with out breaking the pin holder posts.
Replacement needles are cheapest in rebuild kits in my experience. Comes with most of the other rubber as well for the rebuild. I'd check that first.
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Chem dip soak loosened the last plunger. I tried to keep the viton needle tip above the soak but we'll see. Thanks all!'95 gsx750F, '79 gs1000e '77 gs750
'83 xj550 maxim
'84 xvz1200
'78 cb750F3 & '76 FLH stroker
'80 fxs80 got whacked, only parts left
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