Carb Work Questions

Hey.... working on my carbs for an 82 XJ550 Seca and I have have some questions on how to get some items removed.

Can someone inform me how to remove this part?


Also.. The pilot jet the previous owner did some major damage to the heads... is there any option to get them removed?

Much thanks!

 

See "in the church of clean"
http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/in-the-church-of-clean.14692/

This is just what I have done in the past, I am sure there are many different ways. I use PB blaster or another type of penetrating oil, let it set overnight to really get it soaked. If you have a rubber coated pliers or something that will not scratch the brass, grab the outside of the barrel and start to move it clockwise and anti-clockwise to break it loose. Once it is moving add some pull and tilting movement as well. These can be a real pain to remove and not damage at the same time. Patience is the key here so be careful if you want to reuse them again.

Jets can be done a combination of ways, penetrating oil, B-12 Chemtool, and even drilling if need be. Think others will be along to help out with the jets, what I do might not be the beset for you. Good luck.

 

Pliers, or cut a new slot.

 

pilot jet can be removed with a #1 easy out screw extractor
plenty of kroil or pb blaster soak it for a few days.

for the valve body the oring is the problem heat it up. if you are replacing the body heat it up and grab with small vise grips I crushed one before I heated it up

I assume you took the retaining plate off.

if you are talking about the screen thing it pops off with a tiny screw driver

 

I got all the Pilot Jets out with a screw extractor. Now on to the valve body. Thanks for everyones help.