1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Carb rebuild

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Alan92881, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. Alan92881

    Alan92881 New Member

    Messages:
    12
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    What is a Pilot screw Blind plug?
     

    Attached Files:

    Alan92881, Jul 2, 2008
    #1
  2. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

    Messages:
    9,121
    Likes Received:
    1,954
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    The room where it happened
    Also called an anti-tamper cap, it's pressed into the idle mixture screw bore hole after the screw is fitted. It seals the hole against the elements and also makes it very difficult to get at to the idle mixture screw in the future, as it has to be drilled out to remove. I do not recommend installing it!
     
    chacal, Jul 2, 2008
    #2
  3. Alan92881

    Alan92881 New Member

    Messages:
    12
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    very well. I'll leave it out.
    Thanks Wizard
     
    Alan92881, Jul 3, 2008
    #3
  4. unaverageman

    unaverageman Member

    Messages:
    66
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Twin Cities, MN
    Very good to know as I will be rebuilding my carbs as soon as I get my kits. Thanks for the info.
     
    unaverageman, Jul 3, 2008
    #4
  5. one2dmax

    one2dmax Member

    Messages:
    85
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    6
    It actually works well if you can get some plastic cap plugs and put them in place of the stock ones. Keeps it clean and helps prevent frozen mixture screws.

    Sean
     
    one2dmax, Jul 3, 2008
    #5
  6. mlew

    mlew Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    3,090
    Likes Received:
    241
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Apex, NC
    Plastic plugs work very well. I put some grease in the hole before I put the plugs in , this prevents water from getting in the screws and freezing them up. You can get the plugs at any hardware store.
     
    mlew, Jul 3, 2008
    #6
  7. PaulT

    PaulT Member

    Messages:
    173
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Wilton, NH
    I'd suggest some type of plug after having one of my screws back out on it's own.
    Luckily, a coworker found it, but the spring was long gone.
    At the moment, mine are capped with modeling clay
     
    PaulT, Jul 4, 2008
    #7

Share This Page