any ideas on stuck float pin

[1fasttrucker]

Hay guys I have one pesky little float pin that wont budge use the wire dikes and tons of spray ,pb blaster , I broke my other float pin on same carb , just dont want to break this one , any ideas other than wire dikes, and hammer and nail?
thanks
1fasttrucker

[jetmechmarty]

I use an automatic center punch. It may not be fool proof, but it works for me.

[Shacknasty]

Try holding the tip of a hot soldering iron to the pin for a few, get it good and hot. After it cools it will usually come out. Mat require a few heat and cool cycles. Put some pb on it while it is still hot, but not smoking hot! The heat will help draw the penetrant in.

[natemoen]

Small butane torch. Just make sure there isn't any gas left in there.

[Aches n Pains]

Found a good write-up on the BS34 carbs on the Suzuki site:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/


On the right side of this page is a link to a pdf file titled:
Mikuni BS(CV) Carburetor Rebuild Tutorial - download that document, it's very good.

I use the approach that begins on page 42 of this document. You have to separate the carb first. Then you can put a socket under one float post and tap on the other end with a drift. Provides support for the posts and I've never broken one.

[1fasttrucker]

I got the pin

the wire dikes worked for getting the stuck pin out I just kept moveing them around untill the pin went pop , sounded like I broke the post but all is good !!\thanks guys