Damaged Pilot Jet

blagger · Post by **blagger** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:00 pm

I have a spare set of carbs which i was taken a part and having a look at to refurbish and noticed that one of the pilot jets is mangled in the carb.. whats the best way to get it out from where its screwed in.. i have tried to uncrew it but its stiff plus theres not much if any of the brass screw head in the first place and nothing to get a hold off as its down like tube which is part of the carb...

japerformance · Post by **japerformance** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:03 pm

get a small ez out and drill a slightly larger hole in it and thread it out.

blagger · Post by **blagger** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:26 pm

japerformance wrote:get a small ez out and drill a slightly larger hole in it and thread it out.

kool btw what is a ez?????

Needles · Post by **Needles** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:48 pm

gsxr400rider wrote:
japerformance wrote:get a small ez out and drill a slightly larger hole in it and thread it out.
kool btw what is a ez?????

easy out,screws into the bit your trying to take out,lets u unscrew yer jet oot

Moped · Post by **Moped** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:26 pm

I think we are talking about Screw Extractors:

http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcnuts/stuckscrews.html

blagger · Post by **blagger** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 11:12 pm

right i will have to see what i can try and find to use

Post by **Zathos** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 11:22 pm

Moped wrote:

*Sigh* I used to have a lovely set of stud extractors........

tintin · Post by **tintin** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:58 am

Top Tips

Be really careful drilling the jet as you might damage the carb body. Also, be very gentle once the extractor is in place especially with the small diameter ones as they will easily snap leaving the original bit and a very tough chunk of metal which then needs a diamond drill and loads of patience...

Apparently

Needles · Post by **Needles** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:27 pm

try and get the esi oots with the 4 or 5 sharp edges rather the type above,they are quicker to grip and less chance of damaging it

Moped · Post by **Moped** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:03 pm

Maybe these are what we were talking about then:

Needles · Post by **Needles** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:25 am

aye ats em I can't believe it's not butter!

blagger · Post by **blagger** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:37 am

I can't believe it's not butter! all new to me