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Title: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: davidcumbria on November 10, 2023, 07:44:21 AM
I have two of these broken but had seen they were listed by NRP so was not worried. Of course they are now sold out ! Anyone got some spares - happy to pay going rate. Many thanks
David
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 10, 2023, 09:26:41 AM
Pretty sure I have a couple of used ones if that helps Dave f.o.c. to you. If they are of use I will track them down they are off a 500.
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: davidcumbria on November 10, 2023, 10:02:01 AM
Thanks Ted that’s brilliant. Happy to cover post and packing.
Cheers
David
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 10, 2023, 10:25:15 AM
I've found them & sent you a Pm
Update: My bad it's the needle circlips I have.
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: davidcumbria on November 10, 2023, 03:18:03 PM
Sadly it turns out that despite his very good intentions Ted  doesn’t have  what I need - to be clear what I need is two of the beam springs between the main jet and float bowl
Like this

https://nrp-carbs.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4891&search=CB550

Still hoping someone can help me out

Cheers

David



Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: Oddjob on November 10, 2023, 03:22:38 PM
Rare Dave, they tend to rust to bits when the carbs are stored with water in, then they snap due to the pressure of the bowl etc. You really need someone with broken carbs that they are selling the insides off. I did sell one a year or so ago, I MIGHT have another but 2? you'd be lucky if that was the case.
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: davidcumbria on November 10, 2023, 03:48:56 PM
Thanks Ken. Anything you can find appreciated. My fallback is try the eclip and regular spring approach but not sure how it would seat securely against the bowl. In one carb there was no spring and jet had fallen out. In another just half a spring. It’s not a great design is it ?
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: Bryanj on November 10, 2023, 04:08:54 PM
Ebay item 404122338766, not cheap but available, i may have one but not sure if it would be "spare"
4 into 1 in US do them but are out of stock at moment
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: DomP on November 10, 2023, 04:52:35 PM
Are these a prime candidate foe zinc nickel plating?  Someone's got the plating bug!😄
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: Oddjob on November 10, 2023, 05:00:38 PM
Possibly Dom, not sure 100% if they'd be affected by constant immersion in petrol though. Other may know.
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: Deano400 on November 10, 2023, 05:53:59 PM
Hi David,
Looking at the link you posted of NRP, the 550 clips appear to be the same as the 400. I've got a box of 400 bits in the shed and probably have some clips. I won't get chance to look tomorrow but if you PM me Sunday to remind me, I'll have a look.
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: davidcumbria on November 10, 2023, 06:30:54 PM
Hi Deano thanks - they are the same as far as I can tell. Will certainly pm you Sunday unless I’m sorted in the meantime. Many thanks indeed.
David
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: davidcumbria on November 10, 2023, 06:35:27 PM
Ebay item 404122338766, not cheap but available, i may have one but not sure if it would be "spare"
4 into 1 in US do them but are out of stock at moment
Thanks Bryan good to know I can get them there as a last resort. That’s nearly 3 times the cost of getting them from NRP !
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: Bryanj on November 10, 2023, 08:47:51 PM
If you go to the 4 into 1 website and eventually find them you can click on a link to be told when they are back in stock and thiers are stainless, i bought some through a US contact a while ago, but used them.
And yes they are identical to 400 and i believe 350 four but never seen one of them to be sure
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: Deano400 on November 11, 2023, 10:44:58 AM
Hi David. Managed to find a few minutes to have a look this morning. See pic. PM me your address if you are interested.

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Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: davidcumbria on November 11, 2023, 02:52:17 PM
That’s brilliant  Deano. many thanks.  PM sent.
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: Oddjob on November 11, 2023, 03:14:51 PM
Well that saves me looking, result all round.
Title: Re: CB550k1 main jet spring retainer clip
Post by: davidcumbria on November 11, 2023, 05:41:15 PM
All sorted now. Thanks all for the info and pm’s. Deano is one more  person reflecting the great support and generosity evident on here👍👍👍👍
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