Anyone ever leave the air screws alone?

[oldgsfan]

Thanks, man.

Can't really use my finger tips cause they're set in a well at few mm deep.

But, yeah, i figured they should all be around the same depth in there..

The No. 2 carb screw went in without any difficulty. That's why the no. 1 is a real puzzle to me..I'll try cleaning out the channel again..

Though I'm beginning to think I may have messed up the threading on the idle mix screw and maybe should just order a new one.. as it is, my no. 3 is stuck, so I'm probably gonna end up killing it anyway just getting it out .

guess i'll order TWO new ones..

OK.. Thanks for the help.. much appreciated.

[reddirtrider]

Thanks, man.

Can't really use my finger tips cause they're set in a well at few mm deep.

But, yeah, i figured they should all be around the same depth in there..

The No. 2 carb screw went in without any difficulty. That's why the no. 1 is a real puzzle to me..I'll try cleaning out the channel again..

Though I'm beginning to think I may have messed up the threading on the idle mix screw and maybe should just order a new one.. as it is, my no. 3 is stuck, so I'm probably gonna end up killing it anyway just getting it out .

guess i'll order TWO new ones..

OK.. Thanks for the help.. much appreciated.

Finger tips on the screwdriver to seat them and they shouldn't require much to run them down either. If you must force them, they're probably cross threaded.

[oldgsfan]

Oh.. i get you now..yes, the no. 2 was that easy.

thanks again

[SneakyPete]

I am having a similar problem as OLDGSFAN on my '82 Shaft Drive 2 valve 1100.
I just rebuilt my carbs. The previous owner(s) have messed with the carbs in the past. The screw head in #1 was stripped and I couln't get it out. #2 the screw wouldn't seat as far down as #3 & #4. What should I do? Should I adjust #2, #3, & #4 as close to #1's depth as possible? I dont see any other recourse, excepct to drill it out (I don't have a drill press or the ability to fix the threads that are probably mangled). The bike does have a V&H 4-1 and a K&N filter in the box, I don't know if it has a jet kit, but I didn't see and Dynojet markings on the jets...

[reddirtrider]

I am having a similar problem as OLDGSFAN on my '82 Shaft Drive 2 valve 1100.
I just rebuilt my carbs. The previous owner(s) have messed with the carbs in the past. The screw head in #1 was stripped and I couln't get it out. #2 the screw wouldn't seat as far down as #3 & #4. What should I do? Should I adjust #2, #3, & #4 as close to #1's depth as possible? I dont see any other recourse, excepct to drill it out (I don't have a drill press or the ability to fix the threads that are probably mangled). The bike does have a V&H 4-1 and a K&N filter in the box, I don't know if it has a jet kit, but I didn't see and Dynojet markings on the jets...

Try putting a VERY small dab of epoxy on something like a bolt or nail that's filed flat - something that will fit into the recess- let it dry then use it to unscrew the buggered up needle. Be careful how much epoxy you use as you don't want to get it everywhere - only on the head. Use some spray carb cleaner to prep the surfaces.

[oldgsfan]

Well, just got new air screws in the mail from Z1Enterprises and, wow, what a difference that makes!

The old screws, even when I got them out, were a real struggle to get back in! I guess I must have messed up the threading on them during the ordeal.

Anyway, the new screws went in very smoothly and with no problem, seating easily in the bottom of the well, and easy to back off the suggested turn and a half.

If I had to do this over, I would have ordered new screws same as ordering the o-ring package. Seems to me it's well worth the $8.55 per screw price to save a little aggravation.

Now, I just have to get that danged fuel mix screw out of my No. 3 carb. It has become the bane of my life.

I finally got that stubborn screw out. I did what other posters on the forum have done - used a dremel. I cut the tower down until I could reach the head of the screw, cut a deeper slot in it and then, very carefully and slowly, managed to muscle out the mangled screw. It was sketchy there for a bit.

I sprayed the interior with carb cleaner and some compressed air to make sure there were no metal shavings. A new fuel mix screw from Z1 went in quite easily.

But, now, it turns out, I'm short one good screw. Guess I gotta make another order. Sheesh. But at least I feel like I'm on track to get these carbs done one day soon! Totally thrilled about that!