1983 SUZUKI GS450L Main Jet

[BUSARIDER]

Is there a special tool to remove the Main Jet in My 1984 Suzuki GS450L ? It has a small notch in it ... All the carburetors I have ever rebuilt have had either a philips head screw or a regular screwdriver head.

Lookin through it I can see small pieces of dirt or rust poking out of the holes kinda looks like a porcupine.

Thank You All .. Stephen Griggs

[Ghostgs1]

Is there a special tool to remove the Main Jet in My 1984 Suzuki GS450L ? It has a small notch in it ... All the carburetors I have ever rebuilt have had either a philips head screw or a regular screwdriver head.

Lookin through it I can see small pieces of dirt or rust poking out of the holes kinda looks like a porcupine.

Thank You All .. Stephen Griggs

Maybe a pic would help. All the Mikunis I've seen had a regular slotted screwdriver groove. Ray

[BUSARIDER]

I took the slotted screw out of this main jet. If you look inside it has dirt poking out of it like a porcupine. This has a slot in it on the left side that looks like some kind of tool may fit it ? Or it may not come out at all ...

Thanks !!! Stephen

[Ghostgs1]

You are looking at the center hole? I don't know what might be in there, I've not seen that before. You might try looking at BassCliff's site. I am sure he will have the manual for your carbs there. Good luck with it. Ray

[cowboyup3371]

If you already removed the washer under the main jet, screw the main jet back in a couple of turns and push with your finger real good. Or get a small wooden dowel and push. It will come out the other end (might be a bit sticky but it will slide out).

[BUSARIDER]

thank you cowboy. I read an online carburetor article today and it said basically the same thing. they are a little sticky so I am hoping the soaking they are doing is doing some good.
I appreciate your reply and this site looks to be a wealth of knowledge. Hopefully I'll have her running by the weekend ?

Thanks Again ... Stephen