replace all 4 pilot screws?

[Guest]

i lightly marred a pilot screw (need to get some JIS screwdrivers ). should i just replace all four or is it ok to just replace one?

[jabcb]

I got my Vessel Megadora JIS screwdrivers from LevelChrome.
They currently are on sale.
http://www.levelchrome.com/search.as...2&search.y=-89

[chuck hahn]

They dont need replaced if you got them out. Slide the flat tops on a file to clean them up. Then use a hack saw blade and carefully just recut the slots a tad deeper. Dont lock them in a vice or anything..hold them in yiur hand and use a blade to clean them up

Even the thinnest dremel wheels are rather large for my tatse, so thats why i recommend the saw blade.

[Steve]

i lightly marred a pilot screw (need to get some JIS screwdrivers ).

I thought that the only time you needed a JIS screwdriver is when the screws involved had cross-head engagements that resembled a Phillips head?

Any of the pilot screws that I have seen were all straight slots.

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[Nessism]

If you replace just one the other three will be jealous. Best get all new screws to keep the peace.

[growler]

i'll post some pics after dipping and get your opinions. it may not be as drastic as i think.

[growler]

There are plenty of uses for straight slot JIS screwdrivers, but you are correct. I was mistaken in my saying I needed one for this.

I thought that the only time you needed a JIS screwdriver is when the screws involved had cross-head engagements that resembled a Phillips head?

Any of the pilot screws that I have seen were all straight slots.

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[growler]

i was toying with the idea of just getting a 4 new kits for my carbs, but everything looks good.

although, when i checking out z1 for kits, i saw 2 retaining clips shown that i did not see during my disassembly. did i screw up?

they are shown in this photo:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemDescription=Carburetor+Kit+GS850+1980-83&item=KL18-2591

[Nessism]

Did you go though the carb rebuild tutorial as linked in my signature?

Did you ungang the carbs and soak each in carb dip?

Did you replace all the various O-rings?

Regarding those clips, one is for the slide which you don't need and I don't recognize the others.

[growler]

yep, followed the rebuild tutorial exactly. soaked and now getting some detailed cleaning/polishing before putting everything back together.

i have the o-ring kit from cycleorings, so yes, replacing those too. i was just trying to decide if i needed to replace all the brass parts. everything looks great though. all holes were clean before the dip, and everything is super clean now. i'll make sure to shoot carb spray through the appropriate holes, etc and reassemble according to the tutorial as well.

[jsandidge]

many applications

i was toying with the idea of just getting a 4 new kits for my carbs, but everything looks good.

although, when i checking out z1 for kits, i saw 2 retaining clips shown that i did not see during my disassembly. did i screw up?

they are shown in this photo:
http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDet...item=KL18-2591

Those kits will fit numerous different applications. So they come with some parts that aren't used on your bike.

[growler]

when i took the carbs out and started taking them apart, i noticed that none of my pilot jets had those caps on them. (the ones on Nessism's awesome tutorial)

do i need to replace them?

[Steve]

i noticed that none of my pilot jets had those caps on them. do i need to replace them?

No. . . .

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Well, that would actually depend on your terminology.

You said your "jets" did not have caps. The caps in the picture are meant to go over the screws.

However, down deep in the carbs, where the jets are, there are some rubber caps that cover them. Those are MANDATORY.


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[growler]

gotcha. my mistake there. i do have those rubber plugs.

it's been a long day.