Carb Cleaning Series question

[Polishpower77]

Hi everyone, I have 1981 GS850G. Went through the carb cleaning series, and it was super helpful, which was great. However, when disassembling the carbs, I ended up with 4 small black rubber washers that I cannot recall where they came from in order to put them back for re-assembly. I started it last Friday, and today I plan on cleaning and re-assembly, but my memory is not my friend today in finding out where these go. The carb cleaning series did not reference any small black rubber washers or where they go. Any ideas?? Thanks.

[Agemax]

what size are they? measure them or post up a pic,with a ruler next to them so we can determine what size they are. that will be a big help working out where they came from

[hampshirehog]

I bet you're on about those washers that sit between the float bowl and the carb body.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

There are a couple of good carb rebuild guides.

Mikuni BS(CV) Carburetor Rebuild Tutorial
(Mr. Nessism)


CV Carburetor Rebuild Guide
(Courtesy of GSR and John Bloemer)
(Click here to see the CV Carb Notes)

Are they washers or O-rings? Did you put washers under the main jets? Can you post a picture? Perhaps a previous owner made some substitutions. Follow the guides for reassembly and you should be OK.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Polishpower77]

Here is a pic. Thanks!

[hampshirehog]

Job to tell from the photo but is it flat sided?

[OldVet66]

Looks like the washer under the float needle seat.

[gs11ezrydr]

I agree with hampshirehog and believe that they go between the float bowl and the carb body. I call them square o-rings.They hold and seal the 4 aluminum plugs up into the bodies when manufactured that are semi press fit but can loosen and leak at times.

[hikermikem]

I agree with hampshirehog and believe that they go between the float bowl and the carb body. I call them square o-rings.They hold and seal the 4 aluminum plugs up into the bodies when manufactured that are semi press fit but can loosen and leak at times.

Yes, see pic...

[Polishpower77]

Yes! "they go between the float bowl and the carb body" seems right and after jogging my memory and seeing the pic hikermikem attached it all made sense. Wow, you guys are all great. Thanks to you all. Appreciate it. Until next time fellas when I come with another question.