ARRGHHH Carburators

[knewsom]

It seems to me that the vacum petcocks are a major source of problems. I mean, wouldn't it just be so much simpler to have petcocks from a special with on and off switches???

Are there usable replacement petcocks out there? I know the ones on mikesxs won't fit, but what about the universal ones on partsnmore with the adapter?

[missinglink]

DiverRay, thanks for the reply, I do have a standard model.....maybe I'm not nuts after all.
BTW I just bought some rebuild kits but they were like $32 each...... Looks like you got a deal...

[DiverRay]

I rebuilt mine over a year ago, so I may have been off on the price. CRS from getting old..
Ray

[missinglink]

I hear ya.....I call it CRAFT disease...."Can't Remember a F****** Thing". Just as long as I don't forget to put my feet down when I stop.....

[skids]

Or ... to put the sidestand up when you go.

Originally posted by missinglink
I hear ya.....I call it CRAFT disease...."Can't Remember a F****** Thing". Just as long as I don't forget to put my feet down when I stop.....

[DynamiteD]

Originally posted by John
The diaphragm sticking should have nothing to do with the flooding problem. That would be the float needle and seat causing that problem. The diaphragm sticking would affect the acceleration, but not cause flooding. Remove the diaphragm and needle and clean the metal parts and the carb body with carb spray. That should take care of the slide sticking. Then place the diaphragm over a lit flashlight, to check for pin holes/tears.

Ty for the tip.......my #1 float has a hole in it...

Problem solved!!!.....Woot!!!!

D

[pggg]

Hey knewsom vacuum petcocks are heaps better than on/off levers just for convenience. The only problems happen when they haven't been stripped and cleaned inside. I always bag those later octopus systems as having way too many hose connections but if they're in good nick suppose they might be alright, but what was the point of turning 2 simple vac taps into that birdsnest of tubing?