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  1. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Yeah. As stated earlier I did everything except the colorplug tune. All I need is washers for my main jet. Can I get these washers without...
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    My carb never had springs on the rod. I meant to ask about that earlier but my memory failed. I bent them so all of them have a slight clearance.
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    First, my carbs do not have shoulders for the emulsion tube jet to sit on. Second, is the diaphragm needle supposed to set into the jet cause it...
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    There is clearance. But how would that make a difference since the choke must be on/open
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    It was defiantly bent. Laid the rod on a flat surface and I was able to bend it back to match the others. If I try to tighten it at all it would...
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Is my throttle tab bent it's not touching like the rest are Carb #1 [ATTACH] Carb #2 ( 3/4 look similar ) [ATTACH]
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Everything recommended so far has been finished except the color plug. Just in time too with me moving to school next week. I'm going to attempt...
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I can't get the starter plunger off to save my life. I don't have a open face wrench thin enough to fit under the rubber head. Tips?
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    [ATTACH] What is this part called? I'm trying to locate the starter plunger valve but can't seem to find it.
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Probably get started on a custom intake system. I'll do some research tonight when I get home and go over the Holy COC to make sure I got everything
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    C.O.C. is finished except the colorplug tune. How much does it usually cost to have a shop do it for me? Is the kit an investment I should look...
    Post by: ChaseP, Aug 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Alright, that would explain my confusion. Onto the colortune any advice while I study that?
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Can't find anything on "b) synching the engine" from the C.O.C. Anything would be appreciated. In the meantime I'm putting my the original airbox...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    All the shim are within range so I didn't pluck any of the valves. Checked them once, twice and a third time for giggles. Going to tune the engine...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    YCIS. Thankfully kmoe's link is also YCIS.
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Meant 12. I was going off memory. I just need to pry it. I was too scared to damage it last night so I left it alone.
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I started to check my valve clearance and the top casing of the engine is stuck (probably from the gasket melting. I had a similar problem on the...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Pretty unanimous that I should work on getting my air box back together/ get another. I work with welding a lot at work and have plenty of metal...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I finally got a day off tomorrow so I'll try to read it over again tonight. In the meantime what would the difference in work be behind...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I'll probably get around to doing the clearances tonight. No. How do I do that? Just take the float bowls off and look? What am I...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I'm getting the impression that you're misunderstanding me. The carbs are very clean and I bench synced them. I havent been able to get started on...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Don't get me wrong I don't think they were telling me anything to help me fix my bike just to sell me on having them fix it. If anything I dislike...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I don't think the shaft seals are the problem. I think that the bike was running away because of the lack of intake restriction and after I solved...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    How will I know if the carbs are in the correct condition unless I start the bike?
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I synced them but was under the impression that I need to have the bike idle before I can continue with fine tuning so I've done as much as I can...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I finally got all of my parts in (except for the #11 o-rings) and discovered that the airbox was bad and that was why it was running so lean...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jul 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    That was my plan but I didn't want a tank that would interfere too much with the handlebars but I lucked out and found a 650 tank for $50.
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    750 tanks are still hard to come by in good condition. Is that the only interchangeable tank on the market?
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I'm waiting for new boots to come in. While I'm waiting for the boots I'm trying to find a gas tank but I cannot find one that will not need major...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Thanks! I'll get on that asap. Work is picking up as well as I got a second job at Harley Davidson so it may be a little while but I'll post as...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    First things first I'll get a good throttle shaft seal. I through that that was more of a bearing to keep the Al grinding is there any solution to...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Really I'm not expecting anyone to say "do this" and it work. I'm more of expecting a list of things to look at.
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    K-moe: " Start by telling us how you cleaned the carbs. Did you do a full dissasembly, dip, and replace the throttle shaft seals? Did you perform...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. ChaseP
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    Idle trouble

    Full dis assembly. Soaked the smaller pieces and used q-tips + carb cleaner on the rest. Replace the throttle shaft seals with a homemade...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Finally got the carb put back together and I borrowed a dirt bike tank and it starts up! Lesson learned; vent necessary. Thanks everyone for the...
    Post by: ChaseP, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ChaseP
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    Idle trouble

    I got my carb cleaned and rebuilt and it finally starts! The problem is that now the engine revs similarly to a stuck throttle. I don't know how...
    Thread by: ChaseP, Jun 10, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Ruined the rubber on the valve for the float and the plastic for the choke to slide with carb cleaner so I got to replace those. As soon as I put...
    Post by: ChaseP, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I linked that picture. Everything is put together correctly. Its just a matter of making sure everything is clean, sealed, working, and the carbs...
    Post by: ChaseP, May 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    Just in case my thread is relevant to anyone this diagram helped out extraordinarily
    Post by: ChaseP, May 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I switched those already a would still run just fine even if they weren't switched. Not really an option. I already knew it would cost a lot its...
    Post by: ChaseP, May 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    No breather for the bottle I'll try that however the carbs' float bowls still fill up so I don't think that is the problem. Yeah, every piston has...
    Post by: ChaseP, May 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I'm also wondering if its even important to sync the carbs up at this point if the engine isn't getting any combustion? I don't think that my...
    Post by: ChaseP, May 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I need to purchase a new petcock and gas tank because of rust. I currently have the gas fed by gravity through a water bottle until my next pay...
    Post by: ChaseP, May 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    So I discovered that my main jet and air pilot jet were switched (shown in picture). Would that explain why no gas was being pushed to the...
    Post by: ChaseP, May 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    It does thanks a ton!
    Post by: ChaseP, May 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    The oil level. When I changed the oil the new oil didn't settle as much as I thought it would. I plan on cleaning them again today
    Post by: ChaseP, May 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    The first thing I did was clean my carb out. I'm not too confident in the condition of my jets and float needle. I changed the oil and oil...
    Post by: ChaseP, May 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I'm restoring my grandfather's 650 that has been laying on its side ever since he passed. So far the engine turns over, but the bike wont start....
    Thread by: ChaseP, May 16, 2016, 130 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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