A "gift" from a previous owner

[Guest]

Finally getting the chance to tear into the carbs. Got them all dismantled, ready for cleaning.

Overall they look pretty good....except for this

A previous owner and/or mechanic had broken one of the float pin support posts on Carb #1 and GLUED it back together. Evidence of some kind of adhesive on the two halves. Held just long enough...and was still holding somewhat..until I touched it that is!

Anyone got a good #1 carb body for the 80GS850GT?

[Steve]

I have one.

Only "defect" that I can see on a quick glance is that the tower for the mixture screw has been slotted for screw removal. Does not affect operation of the carb, though.

If you are interested, I will toss it in the dip overnight to make sure it's ready to go.

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[7981GS]

As that post breakage seems to be pretty common,
has anyone tried to install a sleeve over the remaining post as a cure?
A "press fit" with a hole for the float pivot pin should work.

Daniel

[850GT_Rider]

I have one.

Only "defect" that I can see on a quick glance is that the tower for the mixture screw has been slotted for screw removal. Does not affect operation of the carb, though.

If you are interested, I will toss it in the dip overnight to make sure it's ready to go.

If you say it's good, that's good enough for me, sir!

How much?

[Tom R]

You could drill a hole in the post and use wire to pin the pin down to the post. You could twist them pretty tight. If ambition overtakes you, you could file a slot in the remaining bit of cap too.

[Road_Clam]

Finally getting the chance to tear into the carbs. Got them all dismantled, ready for cleaning.

Overall they look pretty good....except for this

A previous owner and/or mechanic had broken one of the float pin support posts on Carb #1 and GLUED it back together. Evidence of some kind of adhesive on the two halves. Held just long enough...and was still holding somewhat..until I touched it that is!

Anyone got a good #1 carb body for the 80GS850GT?

VERY common issue with those Mukuni CV carbs. A tip in the future float pin removal. If you have a stubborn pin DON'T just hammer the pin harder ! Throw the carbs in the freezer overnight, then quickly heat the posts with propane and tap the pin out much easier.

[Steve]

If you say it's good, that's good enough for me, sir!

How much?

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