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Dismantling carburettors - or not.

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matthewmosse:
Having k3 carbs aint all bad news, if you can get em running right, the mpg is very nice to live with - I did Fort William accross the A9? I think it was, so west to east coast and down past Glasgow on a tankfull, my mates superdream had drank its reserve dry and was well into my jerry can before we found a petrol station. My cb500 would have been needing a push by then.

Seabeowner:
Ashdowner, Had mine apart a few months ago. As far as I remember once the screw is removed it should slide right off. Presume you have removed the choke butterfly (screws on mine were very tight, best tool was original Honda bit with T bar) and other bits joining the carbs.
Choke spring arrangement between 2/3 is a real nightmare. (1978)

Ashdowner:
Final comment is that I got Carb No. 1 off the throttle shaft with the help of a blowtorch. The shaft is a bit corroded in places but I'll live with it. Carbs/bits all gone for blasting/plating. Took copious photos of the dismantling so hoping I can get it all back together again including the nightmare choke assembly. Watch this space.

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