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Post for float pin broke off, suggestions pls?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by kalyekid, Aug 31, 2015.

  1. kalyekid

    kalyekid New Member

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    one of the posts for the pin holding the float was broken off during dissambly, any suggestions please.


    Thanks. Harold
    1982 xj650 maxim
     
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    Bigshankhank Active Member

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    You can try epoxy to reattach, but it may fail and cause you grief late on down the road. Try and find a replacement carb body, make sure you get the correct carb as they are all a little different, not just bike to bike but the correct carb body for that cylinder.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    there is a thread in the forums on post repair
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    There are a few ways to repair. I good machinist should be able to drill it and pin it back together.
    A drill press and a machinist vise would be needed.
     
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    mine is held on with marine jb weld.
     
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    Thank you. I have been looking in ebay, but an old carb costs a lot in there and no guarantees it will work. Thus I am exploring for other options. Have a nice day.
     
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    Definitely will try this. Thank you very much.
     
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    Thank you. I saw it. It definitely would be the best for my situation. I will try to find the tools needed or someone who could do it for me around here. Thank you.
     
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    Best option......buy another rack of carbs......that way....you have plenty of extra parts........post repairs.....may or may not work....why take that chance.....just buy another individual carb if you find from a member here
     
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