Float Removal Tool...

[Tenorman]

Hello all,

After removing the carbs to clean them, I find that I cannot easily remove the float pins...this is a bike that's been sitting for years in the basement of the previous owner....

I've tried a bit of heat but to no avail.

I'd like to rent or purchase a tool (like the one shown on the carb posts).

If anyone has one for sale or rent, let me know...I can pay for the tool and shipping via PayPal.

Thanks in advance for your consideration.

Tenorman

[fredintoon]

Hello all,

After removing the carbs to clean them, I find that I cannot easily remove the float pins...this is a bike that's been sitting for years in the basement of the previous owner....

I've tried a bit of heat but to no avail.

I'd like to rent or purchase a tool (like the one shown on the carb posts).

If anyone has one for sale or rent, let me know...I can pay for the tool and shipping via PayPal.

Thanks in advance for your consideration.

Tenorman

Hi Tenorman and welcome,
don't bother. Instead, go buy an automatic centerpunch.
Good tool stores everywhere. Nice one for $20, nasty el-cheapo for $7.50.
Put the punch point on the center of the float pin tail and push until it clicks.
Repeat if necessary.
Couple of clicks and she's out of there with no strain on those pathetically frail float support posts.

[Tenorman]

Thanks....

Thanks for your speedy reply...

I'll get one...

Tenorman

[skids]

Hi Tenorman and welcome,
don't bother. Instead, go buy an automatic centerpunch.
Good tool stores everywhere. Nice one for $20, nasty el-cheapo for $7.50.
Put the punch point on the center of the float pin tail and push until it clicks.
Repeat if necessary.
Couple of clicks and she's out of there with no strain on those pathetically frail float support posts.

I have broken goal posts that way. Maybe if you could brace BOTH goal posts while using the punch it would be good. The Ken Talbot tool is the thing that I trust.

[fredintoon]

I have broken goal posts that way. Maybe if you could brace BOTH goal posts while using the punch it would be good. The Ken Talbot tool is the thing that I trust.

Hi Skids,
NOT the punch you hit with a hammer!
This thing:-
http://www.starrett.com/metrology/pr...s-and-Sets/818
The automatic one that you push in with your hand to pre-load a spring that releases to give the float pin a controlled whack.
I've been using one to remove float pins ever since I was first told about it.
Mebbe 12 years.
Ain't bust nothin' yet.
Nobody said you didn't have to be careful doing it.

[jetmechmarty]

I use your method, Fred. Never an issue for me.

[DGXSER]

I made ore of Ken's Tools. Not hard to make with hand Tools