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Is this Jet ok to re-use?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ElectroTech, Jan 14, 2017.

  1. ElectroTech

    ElectroTech Active Member

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    Rebuilding the carbs on my 82 XJ650 and on carb #2 the main fuel jet wasn't coming easily and I kinda "wollered" out the slot in it a little. Actually ended up removing it with a pair of pliers. Image below, the jet hole itself is fine as well as the threads. Is it ok to re-use or do I need to order a replacement and wait on it to get here to continue with this one.

    [​IMG]IMG_1411 by Justin Schwab, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1412 by Justin Schwab, on Flickr
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Technically if the bore is unmarred and not restricted and the threads are good - no problem.
    If it were mine (I am so very cheap, and rather broke after a long unemployment run) I would clean up the head a bit, make the slot pretty, make sure the flange 'bottom' was square and then reuse it.

    Someone posted on here that it is wise to (have a JIS) to go to a rummage sale get a couple old flat head screwdrivers, bust out the grinding wheel and make those blades a custom fit for the slotted jets, air fuel mixture etc.

    I have three modified flatheads in my XJ drawer, cause what happened to you kinda sucks. Puts a hitch in your giddy up just when you thought everything was going so well.
     
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  3. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    I'd replace it, because it will eventually need to be removed again, and jets are cheap. Or you can cut a slot 90º to the existing slot.
     
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    rocs82650 Well-Known Member

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    +1. If you buy new it'll end up the same way without a good fit tool.

    Gary H.
     
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  5. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Personally, i'djunk it and get another
     
    hogfiddles, Jan 18, 2017
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