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I Think I Know Why - The Sequel

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by hogfiddles, Oct 14, 2017.

  1. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    xj550 carbs -

    They don't seem too bad......
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    Let's peek inside---
    WHOAH!!!!!!
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    2hrs later
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    So...... amazingly, I was able to finish the complete tear down after the last pic here, and I was able to extract every jet, o-ring, valve, screw, etc... without marring a single thing. Just for fun, I'm going to bring this rack back to life, and am thinking to go full-bling with it just to take this rack in this condition all the way to the top.

    You probably won't see an update for awhile, but somewhere along the line I'll post it again here.

    Dave
     
    hogfiddles, Oct 14, 2017
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    lostboy Well-Known Member

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    When I saw the picture of the inside the carburetor I thew up in mouth a little. ;)
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    It looks like Dave threw up in the carb a little...
     
    MattiThundrrr, Oct 16, 2017
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    should have added a viewing warning to those with a weak stomach:confused:
     
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  5. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    One bowl almost ready to clean....
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    Ha. Almost ready to clean.
     
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    Ahh a little seafoam and spray carb cleaner good as new??? HAHA ....
     
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    Where did you find this set, the titanic wreck site?
     
    ecologito, Sep 23, 2020
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    Look like they are rusted but not busted.
     
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    This picture is great. It clearly shows the jet that causes so many problems while trying to clean.
     
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    I dunno what all that crap was but doubtful it was actual rust. Rust requires ferrous metals; there really aren't any in an XJ carb. Neither brass nor alloy rust; the amount of "rustable" metal in a carb is not enough to have been the source of that mess.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    But the whole inside surface of the tank is ferrous ...... it maybe I should say “WAS”
     
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    Geez Dave, that set is almost as bad as the set I gave you from the flood bike Seca 650. At least this set didn't have the hats rusted through.
    John
     
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  14. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Agreed, John........ and I haven’t done anything more with that yet— I still have one rack I’m I’m finishing up that has turned into a hassle for me. It’s almost done and will be able to send it out soon though. Then I can play with that nasty rack for a bit again
     
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