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    #1

    ahhh threaded carb screws

    working on my carbs tonight and should have used WD40 to loosen the screws

    No, instead tried to force them and have managed to thread the head of one and broke a screw driver bit into the other one

    Oh joy
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    #2
    No, actually, you should have used a good penetrating oil on those screws.

    Which screws? There could be different techniques to remove them.

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      #3
      Both rail screws, 8 big ones and the other smaller rail screws

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        #4
        I use an impact driver on those screws.
        1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
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          #5
          Shock and heat remove stuck threaded fasteners.

          a center punch and a light hammer or a propane torch

          ever heard of a J.I.S. type of phillips screwdriver?

          it is different than a american phillips screwdriver. stanley sears etc...

          american types "cam out" at a specific torque designed for wood screws.

          The J.I.S. #2 is very necessary for medium metric machine screws

          and use a #3 phillips on the big ones or you will get good at extracting stripped bolts.
          SUZUKI , There is no substitute

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            #6
            I know I've said this before several times but it's worth a repeat: the bits on my Craftsman impact tool are fantastic. Seriously, the bits make all the difference. There were some screws I KNEW I was going to need an impact tool for, but I had no idea I wouldn't have to use the impact part - just those bits that came with it and good old wrist power. On one carb rail screw I had to cut a slot because of the way it was buggered (before I got there). All the rest came out with no impact. The only screws I used impact on were the bearing retainer screws due to the factory lock-tite. I'm a believer!

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              #7
              I agree wholeheartedly on the impact driver bits.

              I automatically get the impact driver out when I need to take out some screws I have never had out before.
              I try them by hand first, if that doesn't work, then the "love taps" with the hammer will happen.

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              mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
              hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
              #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
              #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
              Family Portrait
              Siblings and Spouses
              Mom's first ride
              Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
              (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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                #8
                300 Multiple Choices
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                  #9
                  Great info on the J.I.S +D.I.N. screwdrivers.What are the differences between the two? Which ones would you reccomend for working on my GS carbs? Thanks ahead for your help.

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                    #10
                    Do any Aussies now where to get the JIS screwdrivers or any brands available in AUS.

                    I really want to avoid the bill I just got from Action Thread reapairs to remove the 8 screws ($150) again

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                      #11
                      Ouch!

                      A hand impact driver is only about $50, much cheaper than a shop bill

                      The JIS bits have a deeper curve (not so tapered) like a Reed & Prince

                      http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=14711&group_ID=722&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog


                      I got my carb rack apart with a bit of penetrating oil and the 38 years old hand impact
                      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                      2007 DRz 400S
                      1999 ATK 490ES
                      1994 DR 350SES

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                        #12
                        unbelievable.

                        Get the carbs separated finally. manage to lose the connector hose between the carbs (does anyone have one) and then.....

                        Two more stuck screws on the carb top where the main jet lives.

                        This time I hit it with penatrating oil and try, nothing

                        Thread the screws again.

                        I will try to drill it and then use a screw extractor.

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