So what is the trick...

[Tor-King]

to get those nasty pilot jets out of that deep, narrow hole?  I am amidst taking my carbs apart for a proper bath and came across a jet with no slot left.  Now, I DID not do this, the P.O. did.  If there is no trick, thank goodness I have another set that I can rip off #4 carb from.  I would rather not if I can get this thing out.  I am sure this has been asked before...but here we are.

Forever indebted,
Dean

[racerrad8]

I have good luck with my small spiral extractor.

One thing that I do before attempting to remove is to warm the station. I recommend using a hair dryer and making sure you get it warm. The aluminum will expand and the brass should be loosened from the seat. I draive the extractor in after it is warmed up and I think that healps break the seat as well.



Randy - RPM

[Tor-King]

I will give that a try, Randy.  Is there a particular size you recommend?  Is there any preliminary drilling to be done or go directly with the use of the extractor?

Thanks,
Dean

[ribbert]

to get those nasty pilot jets out of that deep, narrow hole?  I am amidst taking my carbs apart for a proper bath and came across a jet with no slot left. 

Dean

This won't help you now but for future reference, and for others, I'll post this again.

My only advice for carby work is to have really good tips on your screwdrivers (new or as new) and use the biggest one you can to remove the jets, press down hard and don't let it slip. The jets are brass, the slots shallow and they chew up easily.

Noel

There is a bit of a knack to getting tight jets out without mangling them but I reckon the safest way, particularly for the blokes that need to clean their carbs regularly, is a jet tool. There are a number of different types but they all have one thing in common, a thick end that fits snugly into the slot on the jet, you can't stuff it up.
They are cheap and should be available at auto stores.



I bought a set of these as an apprentice (when everything had carbies), they're not the sort of thing that wears out. These particular ones have a female tool on the other end for protruding jets with a flat.
The right size one for the FJ probably costs less than $10 and worth every cent if you plan on pulling your carbies apart. You could also make one pretty easily if you're handy.

[red]

Just a general note, maybe not an answer for this case . . .
Screwdrivers wear out.  Slotted, Phillips, whatever: screwdrivers do get worn.  Any time you can use an APEX-style replaceable bit with a bit holder, I'd recommend that.  I have a fair collection of these bits now, which I keep sorted in a small fishing-tackle box.  Whether it is a tiny slotted or large Phillips screw, Allen or Torx, I usually have a bit to make a very good fit in that screw head.  The difference between using quality APEX bits and worn screwdrivers will probably surprise you, and it's cheaper to replace a worn bit than a worn or lame screwdriver.  Screw heads often get maimed by bad screwdrivers.

My $.02 worth,
Red

[racerrad8]

I will give that a try, Randy.  Is there a particular size you recommend?  Is there any preliminary drilling to be done or go directly with the use of the extractor?

Thanks,
Dean

Here is the Snap-On kit I use.

Randy - RPM

[Tor-King]

Thank you, Randy!
The #1 extractor did the trick.  It did not give me any grief.  Added heat, tapped in the extractor and out it came.  Just that easy.