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    79 GS 1000 Carb "T" fittings

    Hello,

    Does anyone know of any replacements for the "T" fitting between carbs 2 and 3 since they are no longer available? Or a way to repair it. Mine is the one with the rubber sleeve with the o-ring-like ridges, and sure enough they are leakung. The other two are fine.

    Thanks.

    Dan

    #2
    You can buy a replacement from Z1 Enterprises, or off ebay. Not cheap though.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #3
      Thank you Ed, found them on each place. Brass from Z1 Ent for $5.99 and ebay for $21.00 with actual o-rings.

      Cheers

      Dan

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        #4
        I believe people have successfully put o-rings on the o-ring-less T's. Either just slip them on and jam them in or cut off the bumps and replace them with o-rings.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Adler View Post
          I believe people have successfully put o-rings on the o-ring-less T's. Either just slip them on and jam them in or cut off the bumps and replace them with o-rings.
          I wouldn't do this. Get the T that's machined with proper O-ring grooves.

          This one might work. Please measure your old one and compare before purchasing. http://z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=4159
          Ed

          To measure is to know.

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            #6
            If you have just put fuel in the carbs for the first time for a while leave it and see what happens. These tees appear to shrink when not used and quickly swell up with a drop of petrol.
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              #7
              I used teflon tape on mine.
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                #8
                We're talking gasoline here people. You know, that stuff that makes flames and burns stuff. Please fix your bikes properly, your life may depend on it (or at least your bikes life).
                Ed

                To measure is to know.

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                Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                  We're talking gasoline here people. You know, that stuff that makes flames and burns stuff. Please fix your bikes properly, your life may depend on it (or at least your bikes life).

                  So you wouldnt recommend the use of teflon tape, Ed?
                  The fitting was snug, just wanted to make it more snug.

                  Although I havent put any miles on the bike, its not leaking as of yet.
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                  78 GS1000
                  04 HD Fatboy

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                    #10
                    Ed, you must have seen the way those tees swell up if you dunk them in petrol (if they've dried out). I've no idea what type of rubber they are made of but they squeeze in squeaky like new. No risk whatsoever.
                    79 GS1000S
                    79 GS1000S (another one)
                    80 GSX750
                    80 GS550
                    80 CB650 cafe racer
                    75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
                    75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by hampshirehog View Post
                      Ed, you must have seen the way those tees swell up if you dunk them in petrol (if they've dried out). I've no idea what type of rubber they are made of but they squeeze in squeaky like new. No risk whatsoever.
                      I think this is fine as long as the black rubber coating on the T isn't cracked/split.

                      As for teflon tape, I'm not sure but in general I don't like the idea since it's a misapplication of that material.
                      Ed

                      To measure is to know.

                      Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                      Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                      Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                      KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                        #12
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