82 Gs 1100gl Carbs

[GETALYFF]

Tried To Get My Pin Out Holding My Float.could Not Tap It Out.any Sugestions?? Thanks

[nert]

I use pliers to squeeze it out, or get it started anyway. I squeeze from the end of the pin to the same stanchion. That way you won't snap the stanchion off as the pressure is only applied to the pin. I never tried, but maybe a little propane torch heat may help expand the aluminum to ease the grip on the pin. Aluminum expands greater and faster than the steel pin.

[bwringer]

You can still snap the stanchion off with the pliers method...

Get a piece of metal and grind a notch in it with a Dremel so you can jam it between the stanchions. Angle the notch slightly so you can get a tight fit. I have an old ugly scrap of sheet aluminum for this purpose.

Now that the stanchions are supported, you can safely give the pin a healthier thwack with a punch and hammer.

I think Jethro orginally came up with this.

[paco13]

I soak with pb blaster for a while then hit with a little heat from a mini butane torch. Usually works.

[paco13]

Make sure to mop up the excess penetrating oil and gas, and don't direct the flame towards the floats.

[nert]

Sorry bwringer, i dont agree.

Squeeze is good, no impact. I am only squeezing the pin from the one stanchon. I am not spread across the float to the other stanchion. A pair of pliers with one jaw shorter than the other works best.

Don't think carburetors and hammers should be in the same sentance.