Missing part for BS32SS carbs

[JTGS850GL]

I was given a set of carbs from a 1980 GS850 for free so you can't argue about the price. I figured I'd put together a backup set of carbs or maybe a set for my next project. Only problem is that two of the carbs are missing a part I can't seem to find. There's a metal plug under the float bowl that plugs a connection between the bowl and the carb barrel. Here's a picture of one that's missing the metal plug:


and a diagram on where it seems to be:

Just can't seem to find anyone that has it. And yes Steve, I stole your picture from a previous post to show where my plug is missing. Thanks for the image.

If I can't find two of these I may just have to part the carbs out. Other then these two missing plugs, the carbs are in pretty good shape and cleaned up quite nicely.

[rustybronco]

Just can't seem to find anyone that has it.

You haven't asked me have you?

PM me with your details. I should have one or two.

[Nessism]

Those are press fit in place, but sometimes fall out and get lost. I use JB Weld when reinstalling them. There are a couple of different sizes, so measure carefully using calipers or you might get the wrong size.

[Kiwi Canuck]

You haven't asked me have you?

PM me with your details. I should have one or two.

Now you say!
I went to a buddy who had 2 sets of spare carbs and tried to remove one but they were just seized in there and I didn't want to break his carbs trying to get one out.
So I got my local machinist to make one up for me, thought it would be a few bucks, ended up being closer to $20 I just about choked but paid anyway as he has been more than reasonable on most other stuff.

Also there is a rubber washer on top that seals it. I used an old one from my carb rebuild and it fit pretty well.

[Steve]

And yes Steve, I stole your picture from a previous post to show where my plug is missing. Thanks for the image.

I only posted it. It's Suzuki's image (from the factory service manual).

Those are press fit in place, but sometimes fall out and get lost. I use JB Weld when reinstalling them.

A little JB won't hurt, but there is an o-ring that is intended to keep them in place.

There are a couple of different sizes, so measure carefully using calipers or you might get the wrong size.

I have only seen one size, but the sides of that plug are tapered, making it difficult to install if it is upside-down.

Also there is a rubber washer on top that seals it. I used an old one from my carb rebuild and it fit pretty well.

Actually, the rubber "washer" (actually a square-section o-ring) does not seal anything, it just rests between the bowl gasket and the plug and presses against the bottom of the plug to keep it in place.

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