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Nurse Julie:
Yes, all the carbs throughout the CB SOHC /4 model ranges had certain parts yellow passivated.

Sesman:
Thanks Julie.

I’m guessing then it’s the choke linkages/adjusters and throttle open/closing mechanism and stops?

Out of interest, can you confirm the fuel line is 5.5mm ID and from where I might source a T connector. Apologies in advance for being a lazy (lousy) research type :)

Laverdaroo:
Quote: And that's my point. At least you're open about it: your desire for 'a thorough clean'. My objective was and is to inform others, there are no technical reasons to take carbs thus far apart. Most of us here are amateurs and may mistakenly conclude it's a good procedure to overhaul carbs.

More out of necessity than a desire, they were solid from top to bottom and without knowing what was knackered I couldnt replace it, I'm not doing it for fun ;D. If yer gotta, yer gotta!
Its always daunting but you just take your time and enjoy it. nothing better when it starts after  the smallest of prods of the button after a refurb/build.

"Never fix wharrin't broke but allus  repair it if it tin't working". My dad always said that and it turns out I'm as tight as he was and go by the same ethic , hence my history of buggering about with motorbikes my entire life;D ;D

Sesman:
I’m with you on the “ if it ain’t broke don’t fix it philosophy”. Taking stuff apart and putting it back together has been a life long affliction for me and it’s not always been fun! I just can’t help myself. Fully agree with your views.

Will be interested in your Gaterous plating project Oddjob.

Sesman:
Thanks for the update, Ken. Absolutely no rush for the Speedo drive and really looking forward to the plating project. Some real chemistry going on there. By the way, I’m happy to make a contribution regarding the drive.

Regards

Phil

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