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Offline El__burro

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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #105 on: January 23, 2015, 04:09:22 PM »
After 2 hours research i went on to buy Seal All, its an adhesive/sealant resistant to oil and fuel, it's recommended for use on carbs floats.
Hopefully that'll do.
Also, where is the best place to shop for carbs needles and spares?

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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #106 on: January 23, 2015, 05:13:09 PM »
I can see you're in the sh1t so you can have one I've got spare in the shed.  PM me your details and I'll send it.
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #107 on: January 23, 2015, 06:50:25 PM »
Even though its not for me Mike you are a sohc gentleman
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #108 on: January 23, 2015, 07:52:23 PM »
Quote from: mike the bike on January 23, 2015, 05:13:09 PM
I can see you're in the sh1t so you can have one I've got spare in the shed.  PM me your details and I'll send it.


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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #109 on: January 23, 2015, 07:55:29 PM »
Agreed
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #110 on: January 23, 2015, 09:17:45 PM »
Sorry to raise your hopes but after seeing the photo you just sent me, I realised we were talking about different bikes.  My cards are for a 400.
I've got a right load of omelette on my face now.
Once again, so sorry.
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #111 on: January 23, 2015, 10:01:53 PM »
Don't worry,  I'll wait for the glue, if that doesn't work I'll invest in a carb #4.
Still many thanks for trying.
El__burro
« Last Edit: January 24, 2015, 09:52:59 AM by El__burro »
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #112 on: January 23, 2015, 10:44:17 PM »
That carb damage is repairable. There is a guy on our sister site who does it. There may be someone who can do it closer to home.
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #113 on: January 24, 2015, 01:56:22 AM »
Don't think you'll get good results with 'Seal All' as it's fundamentally a sealant type of contact adhesive, whereas you're trying to bond a very granular / small surface area 'post'.

Honestly I reckon you'd do far better with John's JB Weld suggestion... it IS fuel resistant and will bulk the material around the 'post' giving you the necessary strength. (& is very well used / respected within the automotive community)

Regarding JB Weld, in the Q & As below appreciate that it should be applied to dry / clean surfaces .... but when cured is fully resistant to fuel. Ie to not apply it to a wet surface.

If you do use Seal All, and it does a great job do let us know... always keen to learn & equally happy to eat my words.

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« Last Edit: January 24, 2015, 02:08:48 AM by Lobo »
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #114 on: January 24, 2015, 09:51:56 AM »
Lobo, on Bitsa suggestion I went to ask the US forum,  the answer is no,  JB weld will not sort the problem.
There's this guy Jim F, he seems to be doing a good job at microwelding it but I reckon the cost will be higher than buying a full set of carbs.
I'll let you know if seal all is any good.
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #115 on: January 24, 2015, 09:57:50 AM »
Quote from: El__burro on January 24, 2015, 09:51:56 AM
Lobo, on Bitsa suggestion I went to ask the US forum,  the answer is no,  JB weld will not sort the problem.
There's this guy Jim F, he seems to be doing a good job at microwelding it but I reckon the cost will be higher than buying a full set of carbs.
I'll let you know if seal all is any good.
Thanks
El__burro

You should be able to pick up a single carb body from the states for about $20.
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #116 on: January 24, 2015, 10:33:02 AM »
Ask Trig which carb body I sent him and if it's NOT that one you need I still have the other three somewhere. You can have it for the cost of posting if it's any good.

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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #117 on: January 24, 2015, 11:02:11 AM »
Quote from: AshimotoK0 on January 24, 2015, 10:33:02 AM
Ask Trig which carb body I sent him and if it's NOT that one you need I still have the other three somewhere. You can have it for the cost of posting if it's any good.

Ash

I can't remember now Ash. It was before my brain transplant  ;D
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Re: Starting the engine
« Reply #118 on: January 24, 2015, 11:04:47 AM »
Ash, I will send you a picture of the one i am after. Hopefully you'll see if it matches any of the 3 you have.
Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #119 on: January 24, 2015, 11:45:37 AM »
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