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Pilot Screw O-rings?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Joshua Olkowski, Sep 12, 2018.

  1. Joshua Olkowski

    Joshua Olkowski Member

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    I'm rebuilding the carbs on my 81 Xj550 Seca and after pulling out the pilot screws I noticed that there was the screw itself, a spring, and a washer. I did not see any O-rings. Should there be one? I am also one washer short. How important is that washer?
     
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    Chitwood Well-Known Member

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    Yes you need o rings and washers on all if them. Len can help you out with the correct ones
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Joshua,

    We would appreciate it if you kept all of your questions in one thread. That makes it much easier to follow your progress and provide the best help possible.
     
    k-moe, Sep 12, 2018
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    The o ring can get stuck in the bore. I use a paper clip straighten out and bend a small hook on the end and fish out the o ring.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I have a precision screwdriver that is very thin, and I bent the tip to a flattened J, and reach down in to push/roll the o-ring away from the wall, and then hook it and lift it right out.

    Dave
     
    hogfiddles, Sep 14, 2018
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    i use a lug wrench from a '62 dodge polara
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    there are tiny orings you need to find and remove them . make a hook and use a bright light.
    the washer seals the oring with out it the spring will damage the o ring.
    www.xj4ever.com aka chacal sells them
     
    XJ550H, Sep 15, 2018
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