1 pilot screw question & 1 choke tube question.

[GoBlue]

Hey,

I am cleaning my 78' 550 Mikuni VM carbs, and I have 2 questions.

-Stupidly, I snapped a choke tube (hopefully you'll know what it is). Is it extremely important? Its hanging on by about half of the tube, I just straightened it out. Where could I get a new one, and how do I take it out? I kicked my chair across the garage when I found out.

-Stupidly, I screwed down a pilot fuel screw too far and broke off the tip. Its about 1/4" missing. I have a feeling I can find one easily, but where do you think is the best place to go? (I just need one)

BTW - I ordered new o-rings from cycleorings.com (good site). Ill let you all know when I break another piece.

[hampshirehog]

Here's your fuel screw:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=4743

And you can solder the the choke tube - just make sure you don't block it with solder.

[GoBlue]

Here's your fuel screw:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=4743

And you can solder the the choke tube - just make sure you don't block it with solder.

Thank you very much, I dont know how you found that. I think Ill get it, but it doesn't list a 550 on there. Its still going to work right?

[hampshirehog]

Thank you very much, I dont know how you found that. I think Ill get it, but it doesn't list a 550 on there. Its still going to work right?

It will fit the 550 as well. Make sure you get the busted bit from your old screw out before fitting

[OldVet66]

Apparently they just recently started selling the fuel screws. Before, there was not a source for them that I was ever able to find. Seems you lucked out.