Removing broken mixture screw

Need advice on which oil to use or which tyre best suits you? Share your topic and get help here.
StuartWags
Posts: 976
Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:00 pm
Location: Whaplode Drove, Lincolnshire

Re: Removing broken mixture screw

Post by StuartWags »

lloydie wrote:When ever I see cheap carbs on eBay (£20ish) I pick them up .
I have 3 good sets and 4 good for parts .
As I like to try different settings (lift holes and stuff) it's easier just to swap the carbs than mess with them .
And sometimes I get lucky and get a jet kit too :-)
I don't suppose you or anyone else has a front carb body going spare. I have two both have seized mixture screw and one has a the idle screw stuck as well.

I have the felling that this is a job that will fight me all the way.
User avatar
lloydie
Posts: 20928
Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:16 pm
Location: In the garage somewhere in Coventry

Re: Removing broken mixture screw

Post by lloydie »

I'll have a look but think tony had the good one I had
tony.mon
Posts: 16275
Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:46 pm
Location: Norf Kent

Re: Removing broken mixture screw

Post by tony.mon »

lloydie wrote:I'll have a look but think tony had the good one I had
Yep, and if you read my post on page one of this thread you'll know why I needed it :lol:
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
StuartWags
Posts: 976
Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:00 pm
Location: Whaplode Drove, Lincolnshire

Re: Removing broken mixture screw

Post by StuartWags »

gave up after plus gas application and heating via a blow torch ...... the following inferno was extinguished relativity quickly without any serious damage to the property.
Post Reply