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Seized carb slides

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by John Witherbee, May 22, 2021.

  1. John Witherbee

    John Witherbee New Member

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    I am looking at a parts bike with seized carb slides. A 750 maxim. Is this generally fixable?
     
    John Witherbee, May 22, 2021
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    Fuller56 Well-Known Member

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    If that is all that is seized.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    If they’re seized badly due to metal to metal reaction, just get another rack. They’re all over.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    well, all over............here——-
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    hogfiddles, May 22, 2021
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    Jetfixer Well-Known Member

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    Had a set that were seized, soaked in PB blaster and Marvell Mystery oil , finally freed up .
     
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  6. hogfiddles

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

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    Most of the time they will. Occasionally they won’t.
     
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    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    Yes and if they were seized due to corrosion what has it done to the surfaces of the carbs and slides?
    If it was petrol gum you're fine.
    Good store of racks there @hogfiddles
     
    Minimutly, May 23, 2021
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Thats a few of the ones I have.... lol
     
    hogfiddles, May 23, 2021
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    I won’t be able find any. You got them all
     
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    Franz Well-Known Member

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    Yup now l know why you are called an XJ wizard with all those to work on :D
     
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