The Voyager Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Hi guys. I am stripping and rebuilding my bike. Full clean, polish and some other mods. Anyway issue with my carb. http://i60.tinypic.com/ieh1qx.pngThe 2 screws that hold the two carbs tightly together - well one come of fine, the other one was super tight and ended up kind of rounding off, there's still a bit of depth to the head though. Any suggestions? We did try banging a flathead driver into the head but that kind of didn't work. http://i58.tinypic.com/314avic.pngAny advice is kindly accepted. Quote
Mr Fro Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I would put the other one back in and nip it up fairly tight. Give the knackered one a dose of WD40/similar and give it a sharp tap with a something metallic tomorrow before trying to undo it again with a well fitting driver.Failing that it'd be cutting a slot in the top. Quote
The Voyager Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 Failing that it'd be cutting a slot in the top. Yeah with a Demil? And use a flathead to unscrew? Gonna get some WD today. Love the smell of that stuff.. Childhood memories!! Quote
fq-craigus Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Heat, and make a flat in the head with dremil, if that fails drill and tap Quote
oldie59 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Don't think using heat anywhere near a carb is a good idea personally, all those petrol fumes!Just soak the screw in WD40, leave it for a couple of hours to soak in then cut a slot slot in the head and use a flat head screwdriver. Quote
Stu Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 It doesn't take long for them to dry out! Plus there is more than one way to apply heat Quote
oldie59 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 It doesn't take long for them to dry out! Plus there is more than one way to apply heat agreed, it's just the thought of anybody using a blowlamp to heat up the screws on the carb Quote
Tango Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 It doesn't take long for them to dry out! Plus there is more than one way to apply heat agreed, it's just the thought of anybody using a blowlamp to heat up the screws on the carbBut the sparks from a cutting wheel on a dremel will be OK. ..... Quote
oldie59 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 It doesn't take long for them to dry out! Plus there is more than one way to apply heat agreed, it's just the thought of anybody using a blowlamp to heat up the screws on the carbBut the sparks from a cutting wheel on a dremel will be OK. ..... I would use a hacksaw if possible or just the blade to cut the slot Quote
Tango Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I would use a hacksaw if possible or just the blade to cut the slotI was just yanking your chain, mate.......I knew what you meant..... Quote
Stu Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 It doesn't take long for them to dry out! Plus there is more than one way to apply heat agreed, it's just the thought of anybody using a blowlamp to heat up the screws on the carb it will be fine it will only burn for a short while Quote
Mr Fro Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I would use a hacksaw if possible or just the blade to cut the slotSod that, waaaay too much effort! I'd use this. One of the best tools I've ever bought. Quote
The Voyager Posted October 28, 2015 Author Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks guys, my friend took it to his shed!! And he used a hack saw blade, simple!! The screw was ali and quite soft, a hot butter knife might have done it!I think I am going to replace every single nit and bolt on my bike seriously.Found some right soft ones tonight!Not good! Quote
oldie59 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks guys, my friend took it to his shed!! And he used a hack saw blade, simple!! The screw was ali and quite soft, a hot butter knife might have done it!I think I am going to replace every single nit and bolt on my bike seriously.Found some right soft ones tonight!Not good!Glad you got it sorted Quote
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