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Head, meet desk... FJ600

Started by JPaganel, August 03, 2015, 09:18:38 AM

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JPaganel

August 03, 2015, 09:18:38 AM
 :dash1:

So, I kept messing with the FJ600 carbs. Got it to quit leaking with new needle valves and float adjustments. It would run, but only on choke. I figured the only thing I haven't done is pull the pilot (idle mixture) screws, and maybe there was some crud in that circuit.

Drilled and yanked factory plugs. Three screws came out fine, one was stripped, no slot. I ordered a set of pilot screws from Randy. Nice thing is, the 1200 and 600 screws are the same. This is confirmed by comparing measurements.  :good:

Started drilling the bad screw out, broke my nice left-handed drill bit in it.  :dash1: :dash1: :dash1:

I guess I'm screwed.   :dash2:

Ordered a set of 600 carbs from eBay. Hopefully they won't have stuck screws...

1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

FJmonkey

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August 03, 2015, 09:42:08 AM
Look up micro welding, the pilot with the drill bit broke off can still be removed and saved....
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

JPaganel

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August 03, 2015, 09:53:00 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 03, 2015, 09:42:08 AM
Look up micro welding, the pilot with the drill bit broke off can still be removed and saved....

I think I can make an EDM set up (that's Electric Discharge Machining, not Electro Dance Music) and burn it out.

However, getting another set of carbs was the quicker way to go. Still pissed about it. I've been working on this bike for a year now...
1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

novaraptor

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August 03, 2015, 10:26:38 AM
That little "head into the wall" guy gets a real workout, don't he?
1990 FJ1200
Ride fast, live free... I forget the rest...
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