Float Bowl Screw Question

[Anonymous]

During my carb cleanup I replaced all the garbage Phillips screws with proper socket head cap screws. When I tried to pull the lockwashers off the old float bowl screws, I couldn't get any of them loose. It was like they were crimped on... So I reassembled everything with no lock washers. The question is - do I really need the lock washers or not? I did not put any loctite on the screws, either, as I figured to be back in there changing jets at least once before I have it running perfect. When I am done, I could use a drop of blue Loctite to seal the screws in, but what about while I am tuning?


Mark

[Anonymous]

It's my opinion that while tuning you should be OK without lockwashers or locktite. Locktite and/or lockwashers are a must once you're done tuning and are ready to ride your bike. Good luck.

[Guy]

The allen bolts should be fine without locktite or spring washers. The carbs, being isolated from the engine by the rubber inlet stubs don't vibrate too much.

[Jethro]

I scrapped the lock washers. Check 'em after the first shakedown ride and then don't worry about them.

[SqDancerLynn1]

they are a captrued washer you will not get them off, need to replace them.

[Anonymous]

they are a captrued washer you will not get them off, need to replace them.

Yeah, I noticed that...

Mark