End caps for carb throttle shafts?

[Cipher]

I want to dip and fully rebuild my carbs this winter.
Fully dismantling the carbs will require the removal of the butterflies and throttle shaft.

Is there an aftermarket source for the end caps on the shafts?

Oh as an aside Gumout Regane is a an amazing snake oil. It actually works to clean out a bit of stumble.

[hikermikem]

Most of us leave the butterfly shafts & end caps on the carb bodies & dip away... I've done several carbs that way with zero issues.

[Steve]

Unless you are having very specific, very RARE issues with your butterflies, there is no need to remove them.

In fact, trying to get them back together will have you inventing some new words.

Just remove all the parts with rubber and anything else that can be removed, leave the butterflies in.

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[Cipher]

I see a lot of pics with the shaft o-rings appearing as rubber or a felt like material. Do any of you know what the Mikunis use?
I imagine that is the shaft is left indisturmed the end caps would seal things in spite of any breakdown.

At least on the ends.

I think a butterfly screw would do a number on the internals if not re secured properly.

OK I am going to leave them in.