carb needles

[Anonymous]

does any one have any idea what the purpose of the spring under the needle is? do i have to have it?

not the the big spring that forces the slide to stay down but the little one under the e-clip on the needle

Also does anyone know where i could buy adjustable needles with out buying the whole jet kit?

[KEITH KRAUSE]

The spring under the needle clip minimizes vibration. The jet needle would wear badly and there would be mixture problems without the spring.
As far as I know, adjustable needles for your model are not sold seperately. Some members claim they have used spacers/washers to raise the needles with good results. I've never tried shimming myself.

[SqDancerLynn1]

I can't find the # Radio Shack sell a small package of washers that can be used for shimming the needles

[Anonymous]

cool thanks i was having the hardest time finding a washer small enough

[Anonymous]

I can't find the # Radio Shack sell a small package of washers that can be used for shimming the needles

64-3022

kbj

[Anonymous]

Yes electronic stores would have a washer you might need. Trick is not too large on the outer diameter since it must fit on the needle and in the slide, match the washer inner diameter to fit the needle like the stock nylon washer fit, and make sure thickness is the same on each washer.

I do believe motorcycle dealers do carry shim washers.