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  1. Mechanic1978
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    XJ700N Spark Plugs

    no it would result in a bowl never getting to set bowl height. heaver float will be lower in fuel level. Edit: correction, yes it would. dont...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    ok, yes a spring is in there as well, the metal on the diaphram is just to keep the spring from rupturing it, resulting in longer life for the...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Mechanic1978
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    XJ700N Spark Plugs

    I wish XJ's had brass floats... the ones you have come across, have you ever had any xj carbs with brass?
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    @hogfiddles, Im curious as to your service for rack builds.. do you place them on any bike to do any adjusting, or just set them to all their...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    @hogfiddles is correct, vacume leak, or sticking slides...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Mechanic1978
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    XJ700N Spark Plugs

    @hogfiddles, your way more familiar with the XJ's than I... but it can happen, I've seen it before. but not necessarly on any XJ's. so I...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Mechanic1978
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    new HD Sportster

    @Timbox, example: the cadillac CTS with the 3.6l engine has a high pressure secondary pump mounted on the back of the cylinder head. (engine sits...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Mechanic1978
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    new HD Sportster

    I've mentioned this before, but I believe HD"s engineering is flawless, just as yamaha's, and honda's.... but they all do make models that should...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Mechanic1978
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    new HD Sportster

    @Timbox , I work on anything with a gasoline tank... including HD..
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    yes, the seal is round with 3 holes. the metal is the lever, and on its mating surface will have a half moon slot in it. when you rotate the valve...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Mechanic1978
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    XJ700N Spark Plugs

    @Dan Gardner, when you pull the carbs take the floats off, and get a clear container full of water large enough not to allow the floats to touch...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    thats the pump diaphram side, you want to polish out the valve side as well...assemble valve side with a "slight film" of lube on the 4 hole seal....
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Mechanic1978
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    XJ 600 head swap to Fj 600 ??? - Head swap advice/proceedure?

    Between models the manufacturer can fix issues with valve seat angle, weak spring issues etc.. but this in no way will be any specific power...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Mechanic1978
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    XJ 600 head swap to Fj 600 ??? - Head swap advice/proceedure?

    I dont see the cost (parts/labor) out weighing the performance gains, the valvetrain cant be that far different from the other? why?
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    exellent... so now you can confirm the needles are in fact sealing. heres why I mentioned the needles fuel from petcock will stop flow at the...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Mechanic1978
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    85 700N

    @Jonathan Brightwell, you know anyone will try to jew you down on price, that just inevitable. But the older bike are only liked by a specific...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    @Franz, My father was the lead rebuilder at a carb only rebuild shop here in Indianapolis for 40yrs (Carburetor Exchange). As a kid in the...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Mechanic1978
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    new HD Sportster

    @Polock now you know the real reason "mom N pop" shops were the real deal, they cared more for the customer, than the proffit. unlike 90% of all...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    I think I already mentioned this little test. but here goes. when you have the carbs off the bike and bowls off.... put a clean hose on the...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    are you 100% sure the float needles are seating (Air) tight?
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    its either your carbs, causing it, a leaking petcock pump, or terrible piston ring gaps. take your pick, but if it ran strong before, Id suspect...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    half will do if you "hand " rotate it, but if your starting it, it should be atleast 75% full. once or twice should do the job as long as its new...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    yes more you cycle and drain the safer you will be..
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Mechanic1978
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    Gas smell in oil

    @Glen F. at this point Im affraid you may have washed too much fuel into cam/crank bearings, I would drain all oil(and filter) refill oil and...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Mechanic1978
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    Doing any Electrical repair?

    things ive used it for: Garden hose pinhole repair, fuel line on kids atv (short term fix to get back to truck) Radiator hose. and mostly for...
    Post by: Mechanic1978, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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