leaking carbs - can't source T - nipple

[Guest]

Hi,

On my 1979 gs550e the carbs are leaking. I have taken them apart and the T nipple in the middle of the non cv carbs are worn. (the fuel inlet that goes to a t nipple)

I have phoned fawlers in the UK but they can't source them, however, they were very helpful.

I have seen these on ebay but they are in the states.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-Carb-Fuel-Tee-Nipple-Alum-GS550-GS650-GS850-80-83-/282335704152?hash=item41bc84f458:g:uoQAAOSwLnlWoUX-

Part Number - 13685-47040

I have also taken apart my spare carbs and the nipple is also worn ;-(

any other ideas?

Simon

[Nessism]

Easy to make if you have a lathe. This one is a homemade jobby. Just add O-rings...

[gs550cafe]

I don't have a lathe :-(

[steveb922]

I know I have spares, but I don't recall if they came from VM carbs or CVs. I'm presuming that, being a 79, you have VMs? Give me a couple of hours, I'll see what I have. If you get chance to measure yours, that would be great.

[gs550cafe]

I know I have spares, but I don't recall if they came from VM carbs or CVs. I'm presuming that, being a 79, you have VMs? Give me a couple of hours, I'll see what I have. If you get chance to measure yours, that would be great.

Thank you very much.

I have just "cleaned them up" as hey had lots of old petrol / crystals on them. so far, they are not leaking.

will keep you posted.

[roeme]

Oy, fellow '79 550 here, though my Tee's are holding at the moment

I have recently gained "access" to lathe, i.e. I want learn hobbyist-grade machining and found a retired machinist willing to show me the ropes/basics.

Steve, if you don't mind explaining/sharing, is that "tube" connecting the fuel tank line soldered into the other part? Do you have some measurements handy?

[gs550cafe]

so far...after a clean they appear to be holding fine. thanks all.

[gs550cafe]

nice job ed. Mine seem to be holding but fear they need replacement. (I believe they swell slightly once in fuel)

Did you make these yourself?