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WhiteBeard rebuilds his carbs

Started by WhiteBeard, March 10, 2013, 11:05:51 AM

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WhiteBeard

March 10, 2013, 11:05:51 AM
It's carburetor time!

Okay, so it's time for me to do a smaller carb rebuild.
Since this is my first time delving into the world of carbs, I thought I would share my progress with you and maybe get some feedback if I'm going in the wrong direction some way down the road.

So... here is what I got to start with.



I will need to convert these into early model gravity fed duel inlet design and re-jet since I'm fitting a pair of DualPod air filters.

I already removed the needle seats from my old carbs, as well as the two fuel fittings. RPM supplied me with a replacement fitting for the center fuel inlet as well as helping me pick the right jets for the job.




1. Tools... check.
2. David R.'s carb manual... check.
3. Service manual... check.
4. Espresso... check.
5. Moretti... check.
6. Bach in the speakers... check.

:wacko2:

keand3

#1
March 10, 2013, 12:08:11 PM
Fy tusan va bra!

Great work! I am looking forward to see more photos! :good2:
It will look good with those new filters on. (I'm awaiting mine this week too)

Did you buy new ones that is pump feed?

Cheers
Ken
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WhiteBeard

#2
March 10, 2013, 12:09:10 PM
Yes, those are brand new (pump fed) carbs from Randy...

:drinks:

keand3

#3
March 10, 2013, 12:11:03 PM
Nice!
He too could have converted them for you, but you probably knew that  :pardon:

They will look awsome on your bike, I'm sure  :biggrin:
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WhiteBeard

#4
March 10, 2013, 12:12:19 PM
I also want to dig through them in order to change all fasteners into SS allen heads.

It's a learning experience...!

keand3

#5
March 10, 2013, 12:22:25 PM
Yes, the SS is a must.
It's fun how much one can learn from this community!

Keep up the good work  :good2:
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FJmonkey

#6
March 10, 2013, 02:36:49 PM
My old carbs are knackerd, I have a good set from Frank that are FP so I will be doing the convert to GF and fastener kit as well. Its good to learn this stuff. Have fun with it.
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

keand3

#7
March 10, 2013, 03:25:08 PM
 Were you to tough with the Impact driver Mark? :lol:

Really learn a lot from this post. Keep'em coming  :good:
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FJmonkey

#8
March 10, 2013, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: keand3 on March 10, 2013, 03:25:08 PM
Were you to tough with the Impact driver Mark? :lol:

Really learn a lot from this post. Keep'em coming  :good:

I had only checked the slide diaphragm on carb #1, when I checked #2, #3 & #4 they had holes and thin spots. At $80 each the cost of my rebuild quickly exceeded the cost of new ones converted.
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

keand3

#9
March 10, 2013, 03:45:27 PM
Yup those diaphragms are expencive.. And its always fun with something new.
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movenon

#10
March 10, 2013, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on March 10, 2013, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: keand3 on March 10, 2013, 03:25:08 PM
Were you to tough with the Impact driver Mark? :lol:

Really learn a lot from this post. Keep'em coming  :good:

I had only checked the slide diaphragm on carb #1, when I checked #2, #3 & #4 they had holes and thin spots. At $80 each the cost of my rebuild quickly exceeded the cost of new ones converted.

What about these diaphragms ?  http://jbmindustries.com/Yamaha650.html
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

FJmonkey

#11
March 10, 2013, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: movenon on March 10, 2013, 08:21:21 PM
What about these diaphragms ?  http://jbmindustries.com/Yamaha650.html
George
Might be worth it if Frank had not sold me his carbs for a steal. Thanks for posting that, it may help others....
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

movenon

#12
March 10, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
There you go stealing stuff.... :yahoo: :yahoo:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

FJmonkey

#13
March 10, 2013, 09:32:36 PM
Quote from: movenon on March 10, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
There you go stealing stuff.... :yahoo: :yahoo:
George

Well... I told him I would buy him a $100 beer at the WCR....  :rofl:
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

Dan Filetti

#14
March 10, 2013, 09:54:56 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on March 10, 2013, 09:32:36 PM
Well... I told him I would buy him a $100 beer at the WCR....  :rofl:

Sapporo's Space Barley (with Barley actually grown in space), is $110.00 per six pack.  Seems about right!

Dan
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