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    #16
    Originally posted by Big T View Post
    The long skinny springs are for the fuel needles

    The short fat ones are for the air needles

    The slide indicates that back firing has been occurring
    That would mean I have one extra long spring. Should it just be replaced? Is that even possible without ordering one of those un necessary rebuild kits?

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      #17
      Originally posted by silverbullet132 View Post
      That would mean I have one extra long spring. Should it just be replaced? Is that even possible without ordering one of those un necessary rebuild kits?
      Have you checked all eight springs?

      You should have four of each.

      The "marks" on the bottom of the slide do show evidence of some backfiring, be sure to check your valve clearances. Tight clearances (the typical scenario) will delay closing of the valves, and will also keep them from transferring heat to the head, causing them to burn easily.

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        #18
        Originally posted by Agemax View Post
        you still wont get at the screws with a dremmel...........
        Are we talking about the same screws?
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          #19
          Originally posted by allojohn View Post
          Are we talking about the same screws?
          i dunno....... probably not
          1978 GS1085.

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            #20
            Originally posted by Agemax View Post
            i dunno....... probably not
            If it's the two screws that hold the needle assembly onto the slide then yes a dremel can get in there to cut the screw head. I fracked a head up and did exactly that.
            -Mal

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              #21
              Originally posted by Steve View Post
              Have you checked all eight springs?

              You should have four of each.

              The "marks" on the bottom of the slide do show evidence of some backfiring, be sure to check your valve clearances. Tight clearances (the typical scenario) will delay closing of the valves, and will also keep them from transferring heat to the head, causing them to burn easily.

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              I just counted again to make sure I did not make a mistake, I have 5 long and 3 short springs. Thanks for the valve tip, will make sure it is checked. I have another head entirely going on it soon (ported and polished) so I will just leave this one alone.

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                #22
                Left my carbs in the pine sol soak too long & I think they are etched now. Is it a big deal?

                Should I paint them now?

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by silverbullet132 View Post
                  Left my carbs in the pine sol soak too long & I think they are etched now. Is it a big deal?

                  Should I paint them now?
                  So you have the wonderful white chalky crap? I usually just spray some oil on them.
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                    #24
                    Originally posted by chef1366 View Post
                    So you have the wonderful white chalky crap? I usually just spray some oil on them.
                    Yeah, and some of it is darker vs the rest.

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