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My issue is that a PO has broken the tips of three of the mixture screws off in the Carb bodies. Hoping against hope I have sprayed them with nearly everything I have in the garage and now I'm trying Marvel Mystery Oil. I'm pretty sure I know whatvi SHOULD do ( throw them in the can ) but I'm not ready to give in to that. Thinkin bout trying the ultrasonic cleaner but so far I'm not impressed with how its cleaning. ANY thoughts ideas or help would be greatly appreciated. BTW is anyone else on here. From the Phoenix area?
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2005 Honda VTX 1300 c
slightly custom
1979 XS 1100 SF
in the works
1979 XS 1100F, or
1978 XS 1100E
parts bike
1980 XS 1100 SG
just sitting partly torn down by PO
playing roll of parts bike for now
Hate to break it to the purists here but I cant go for the whole stock thing on this one. -
Somewhere on here there was a post by someone who made a tool to press those out i think.1980 XS1100LG Midnight
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Do a search on mixture screw tip and broken or stuck. LOTS of options for how to get them out. One of them may work for you.
The most popular way that has seemed to work recently for folks is to put the carbs in the freezer for a bit and try to push it out. The brass the screw is made out of shrinks more than the aluminum and it can loosen them enough to get them out.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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Yeah plenty of options on here, thankfully I have never had to deal with this!Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
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OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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Theodore RooseveltComment
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I had the same problem - 3 broken tips - and tried every suggestion I found on here. Nothing worked and I finally had to drill them out. I hope you have better luck!1979 XS1100 Standard
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Hi Fireplug,
if all else fails, drill the bastards out.
A hand-held drill will not be precise enough to do the job.
You'll need to use a drill press so you can centre the drill bit and you'll need to block the carb body up dead square on the drill press base plate.
A 1mm drill bit is just about right but we used a 1/16" because that's the skinniest drill bit that the chuck on our drill press will grip.
If you use the 1/16" drill bit just don't thread the new needle out as far; worked OK for us.Fred Hill, S'toon
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Carbs
If all else fails and they are 78-79carbs, I think I have some spare bodies I could sell you. You would need to completely disassemble to replace.78 XS1100E Standard
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The idea is to get the stuck pin frozen and the aluminum body hot. this will open the clearance around the pin and it should press out easily.
To do this sprayCO2 around the pin and pin or place in freezer until carbs are as cold as the freezer, several hours. Using a small hose or tube over the pin, heat the carb body in the area to swell the aluminum up and open the clearance.
Idea is to not heat the pin while heating the carb body.
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Hmmm. I've been thinking bout the freezer thing for a while. But now I'm thinkin bout the drill press if for no other reason than I get to buy a new tool. That you everyone for all the ideas. Keep em coming n ill keep you posted2005 Honda VTX 1300 c
slightly custom
1979 XS 1100 SF
in the works
1979 XS 1100F, or
1978 XS 1100E
parts bike
1980 XS 1100 SG
just sitting partly torn down by PO
playing roll of parts bike for now
Hate to break it to the purists here but I cant go for the whole stock thing on this one.Comment
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Drill press I say should be last resort, if by chance you change the holes even a little it could make it VERY hard to tune the carbs!Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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im in the same boat fellow xsive....as i speak/type the carbs are in the freezer lets hot this works_____________________________________________ 1979 XS 1100 Special "The judge" mods- K&N air pods, 4-1 mac, 147.5 pilots, 57.5 mains, LED turn signal, cafe bars, HEL translucent yellow stainless steel brake line, dyna coil (dc2-1), raptor 660 mc, r6 controls..(sold)
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Just try more than once if it doesn't work before going to the extreme.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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oh i agree drilling is absolutely the last resort. think ill wash them real good tomorrow and freeze them2005 Honda VTX 1300 c
slightly custom
1979 XS 1100 SF
in the works
1979 XS 1100F, or
1978 XS 1100E
parts bike
1980 XS 1100 SG
just sitting partly torn down by PO
playing roll of parts bike for now
Hate to break it to the purists here but I cant go for the whole stock thing on this one.Comment
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Curious to hear how it works for both of you guys.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Hi Fireplug,Originally posted by Fireplug View Post
like I said, "if all else fails". But WTF, like anybody else, you need a drill press anyway!
While a posh $1,000 floor model would really enhance a person's workshop, a Harbor Freight bench drill on special at $69.99 is all you really need.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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