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Carb Float Pins

Started by Ront, January 25, 2014, 11:44:13 AM

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FJ_Hooligan

Arg!  My bad, upon closer inspection, the float posts are non magnetic and appear to be stainless rather than aluminum.  I defer to the Monkey.  Nothing to see here, move on......
DavidR.

Ront

Thanks for all the responses on my float pin question.  Still haven't got pins out because I'm afraid of breaking a post. I'm thinking about making a tool that will support both posts and press pin out.  Does anyone know is the pin a press fit on both posts or just the post near the  cap/head end? Thanks again

movenon

IMO just support one end with a small socket or pipe and tap out the pin very gently with light taps. Use a small punch that will only fit on top the pin. As a note my "official" punch is a small finishing nail with the sharp end dressed off flat. A little mild heat might help on the pin legs. Pats idea with a solder gun tip seems good as it directs the heat into the legs only.

I would very strongly advice you not to use a tool that will give you a mechanical advantage like a press.  :morning1:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

FJmonkey

The pin is not pressed into both posts, the press fit is only on the head side of the pin. The tail side of the pin is free. You only need to support the post on the head side of the pin. Once the pin is out about 1 or 2 MM, it will slide out free. The head side has a small shoulder and that is all that holds it tight. In fact, if you see how the bowls go on, even if the pin was loose, the bowls block the pin from falling out.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Jonesy

QuoteWell, would you look at that...a chain break tool for your float pins, ingenious.

Thanks Pat
the beauty of this little device is you can turn it around on re-assembly and send the pin home the last couple of mm's..........no post breaking hammering or hitting required.
here's the underside

FJmonkey

Nice solution, almost a MacGuiver kind of fix...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

Bloody marvelous. The Monkey is going to make up a dozen tools for us.... :bye2:
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

Is there a need for this tool? Any takers? Not hard to fab up. Let me know...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

giantkiller

Yes Monkey. I'm always paranoid I'm going to break my carb.if you make them. I'll take one. Please. And thank you.
Dan
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86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
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FJmonkey

Quote from: giantkiller on January 26, 2014, 04:56:26 PM
Yes Monkey. I'm always paranoid I'm going to break my carb.if you make them. I'll take one. Please. And thank you.
Dan
One and counting..
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

If you can laser etch RPM on it, I would bet a jelly donut that Randy's in for a dozen.

As careful as I am, tippy tapping the float pins *always* makes me nervous.

With shit ethanol laced fuel playing havoc with our carbs, this neat little tool could be the next hot ticket.

Regardless...I'm in for two...
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Pat Conlon

Hey Jonesy, can the tool be used with all the carbs connected to the rack? Enough clearance?
Or do you have to separate the carbs and work on them individually?
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Country Joe

Monkey,
Put me down for one...... That is cool.

Joe
1993 FJ 1200

FJ_Hooligan

When you install the pin, don't seat it all the way to the shoulder.  Leave a small gap and you can get a knife behind it next time it sticks.
DavidR.

oldktmdude

Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on January 26, 2014, 06:41:19 PM
When you install the pin, don't seat it all the way to the shoulder.  Leave a small gap and you can get a knife behind it next time it sticks.
Remove the shoulder completely. Place the pin in a small drill chuck and lathe it off with a small file or emery cloth. It's not needed as the shape of the float bowl traps it in place.  Pete. :i_am_so_happy:
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