Are these OK??

[Mahalaleel]

I pulled out the pilot fuel screws because I was reading that they are supposed to be sharp. Mine have very distinct blunt ends.

I uploaded some photos in hopes that you would be able to tell.

I have a 78 GS750E.







TIA for the help!

[Nessism]

The tips are broken off. Check the carb bodies, the tips may still be stuck in there. Check this thread for info on how to check the carb bodies. http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ad.php?t=82559

Those screws are hard to come by. Only way I know to get them is in K&L carb rebuild kits (Z1 Enterprises sells them). If you have the tools you may be able to sharpen them on a lathe.

[Mahalaleel]

Would that be the cause of my high idle?

[Adler]

I bet it is...

[Mahalaleel]

I redid all the o-rings and dipped and stuff, but I had no idea the little jets n things could break.

Are there any other components in the carbs I should check more closely?

[Nessism]

Change the intake boot O-rings while the carbs are off if you haven't already. False air from the boots is very common and will cause a high idle.

[Adler]

To resharpen mine I clamped the screw into a drill then put a dremel with a sharpening stone into a vice and spun both while lightly touching the screw to the stone... Worked pretty well

The one on the far right came out way too short because I made the stone go into the screw instead of away from it.

[Mahalaleel]

Change the intake boot O-rings while the carbs are off if you haven't already. False air from the boots is very common and will cause a high idle.

I did change those as well by recommendation of the forum .

Am I better off reshaping these ones or buying new ones? The PO put on pods and I don't even know if he rejetted.

[tkent02]

I think 1978 750s had 102.5 mains and 15 pilots stock, what do you have?

[Mahalaleel]

Is it written on the jets somewhere? How can I tell?

[Adler]

It should be written on the jets, provided they arent too badly pitted.

[Mahalaleel]

Should the jet needle be sharp as well??

[Billy Ricks]

Should the jet needle be sharp as well??

No, they are usually blunt.

[Mahalaleel]

Well! Today I discovered the broken off pieces. Dang those holes are small! I would never have found that without this forum.

Next step - find a sharp something to get them out. I don't have an awl, so I'm gonna get creative.

[Billy Ricks]

Well! Today I discovered the broken off pieces. Dang those holes are small! I would never have found that without this forum.

Next step - find a sharp something to get them out. I don't have an awl, so I'm gonna get creative.

A piece of stiff wire might push them out. Sewing needle maybe? You can get a carpet needle that is curved. Straight pin held with needle nose pliers. Just be careful not to enlarge the holes.