carb bowl gaskets

[MikeM]

are these really this difficult to replace..... feel rock hard and virtually flush with the bowl

any tips for getting them out, tried prising out with small screwdriver but just cant get under them

[JamesH]

Assume these are for a 400/500/550 where the seal locates in a recess in the bowl face? If they're flush / hard then they need replacement. I use a set of draper 'mini hook / picks' when refurbishing my carbs. Find them really useful and are strong / well made. Just be careful not to 'gouge' the aluminium as the draper tools appear to be made from stainless.

Link : http://bit.ly/1f8mMOg

[Trigger]

Throw then in the oven for a bit and then pick it out with a safety pin.

[JamesH]

Throw then in the oven for a bit and then pick it out with a safety pin.

Good point - or in a bucket of hot water....

[Trigger]

My missis has always got the oven on James. So easy to throw them in for a minute or two. Have to try that with the hot water.

[JamesH]

:-). Luckily my ultrasonic tank is heated so i normally pick them out straight from the tank. My mrs would kill me if I stuck bike parts in the oven.....(errr that sounded a bit wrong)..

[Trigger]

Any form of heat will soften rubber  

[mickwinf]

just done mine, used a Stanley knife blade, if the replacements are round then a spot of superglue at each corner helps to locate them in the groove.

[Norniron]

are these really this difficult to replace..... feel rock hard and virtually flush with the bowl

any tips for getting them out, tried prising out with small screwdriver but just cant get under them

toothpicks

[Trigger]

Toothpicks??? Plastic or wood