small jet from carb problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! help

ok, on my number 1 carb, i took out the main jet, and then shinned a flashlight down the small jet hole to make sure that was it.....well it is stripped. i tried to tap a flatheat into the top to create a slot to losten it with, and it fkin in there. how do i get it out?

 

You may be able to get a small easyout into it without drilling. If not, then you will have to drill out the hole a bit. But regardless, you will destroy it coming out and will have to replace it. Soak it with Kroil before you try to get it out.

I picked up a set of easyouts at Lowes, and they are handy to have.

 

ok got it out, but why dont my jets have numbers on the bottom of them?

 

They are hard to see. I had to be a magnifying glass to see the ones on the bottom screw of the main jet. I don't recall where I saw the one on the smaller jet. Once I verified the main jet, I was comfortable that someone had not been monkeying with jet sizes.

 

I just remembered. Look at this excellent pic series. You can see the jet sizes on the jets in some of the pics. That should help you know where to look.

http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=3690.html

 

thanks, what the h***, all my small jets were stripped, i got #1 and 2 out, but three is kicking my a**, cant wait to see what # 4 is like.

***Edited by Robert, mind the language please! Thanks!***

 

yeah 4 is stuck too, lol, nothings easy, lol

 

Yep, it doesn't take much to strip brass. One slip, and that can be that.

 

From the sounds of it, the worst transpired.
Apparently, #4 had an easyout taken to it with a bad outcome.
Anyone got a #4 carb body for cheap?

 

oh no, what have i done???????????

well i had one more small jet to take out that was striped. my damn neighbor tried to use a easy out and kept turning until the jet wall cracked. i have a kid on the way and cant buy a set of 4 carbs, does anyone know where i can find a # 4 carb? this sucks so bad, no more asking him for help, lol. please help, all i wanted to do was a carb rebuild, and a jet job. :? :cry:

 

It must be nice to have neighbors who will even lend a hand. Sounds like I'd thank my neighbor for his/her efforts and not have them "help" me again. Hopefully, one of our family here has a replacement at a reasonable price.
I will also suggest the use of reverse twist drill bits as they do not cause the metal to expand near as much as an easyout. Since the jet is a write-off, this might be just the ticket to get that stuck jet out.
Best of luck to you Loola (and the missus too, little ones are a wonderful thing).

 

Well, that pretty much stinks. Good, but painful learning lesson.

Check ebay. Probably can't find just one carb, but having an extra set is good insurance if you find a good price.

Next option is to check around your area for motorcycle salvage yards. Sometimes there are good finds there.

What are the bike details? You might want to add that to your signature line.

 

i have a 550 xj maxim motor in a atv frame.

 

You might also look at Craig's List for your area. I see carbs and parts there from time to time also.

 

yeah i tried craigs list, not much there, ebay has some nice ones. really can only afford one right now. guess ill have to put the motor on hold for now. thanks for all of your help.