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Carb float valve screens

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by tumbleweed_biff, Jun 18, 2009.

  1. tumbleweed_biff

    tumbleweed_biff Active Member

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    Hi,

    I purchased some carb rebuild kits and while I thought the screens were included, they weren't. I need to figure out how to get the old screens off and reuse them. Do those just snap on? How are they attached?

    Thanks.
     
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    Mike

    If you mean the small round mesh "beany" filters then yes, they prise off. There are a couple of notches at the bottom to help.
     
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    tumbleweed_biff Active Member

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    Yep, that's the piece. Thanks. It didn't screw off and I hesitate to use force until I know for sure.
     
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    With mine, I just used a very small screwdriver to get into the slot and prised off. They just clip back on afterwards but be careful not to damage the mesh as it is quite fragile.
     
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    i didn't find them in my valves, are they neccessary? I Am Having Carb Trouble but might be unrealted
     
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    They shouldn't really be necessary if you have a good inline filter in place, I believe. I don't believe they serve any purpose other than to filter out large floaties ...
     
    tumbleweed_biff, Jun 19, 2009
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    After-market Float Valve Body's do not have Beenie Screens.

    There's no way to use the ones off the old ones.

    You don't need them. Run a Quality Inline Filter.
     
    RickCoMatic, Jun 19, 2009
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