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  1. jf2oo6
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    1986 XJ700 OEM Parts

    bump
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1986 XJ700 OEM Parts

    I have some parts from my 86 XJ700 that I want to get rid of. Here is what I have: Rear end parts: Fender and taillight Passenger seat...
    Thread by: jf2oo6, Jul 4, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. jf2oo6
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    1986 XJ700 Bobber for sale!

    Hey guys, I am looking to sell or trade my bobber. The bike has 26k miles, and runs perfect. Carbs were rebuilt just last season, and tuned...
    Thread by: jf2oo6, Jun 24, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Manometer question

    They are pretty close. I did the methos with 1 gauge and a restrictor, but the gauge starting messing up towards the end. So I want to try the...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jul 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jf2oo6
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    Manometer question

    i am going to build a manometer setup for use with 2 carbs at a time. I will try the single tube filled with ATF. My question is do I need to...
    Thread by: jf2oo6, Jul 19, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jf2oo6
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    Hard starting, and Wont Idle **SOLVED**

    Re: Hard starting, and Wont Idle Well I thought I would give an update to this thread for anyone that may have the same problem. I took the...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jf2oo6
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    Hard starting, and Wont Idle **SOLVED**

    Re: Hard starting, and Wont Idle I have been thinking about something and hoped you guys could clarify this for me. Is the enrichment circuit...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jf2oo6
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    Hard starting, and Wont Idle **SOLVED**

    Re: Hard starting, and Wont Idle Ok I guess I will try a running sync. This bike is becoming extremely frustrating. Hopefully this will...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jf2oo6
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    Hard starting, and Wont Idle **SOLVED**

    Re: Hard starting, and Wont Idle I havent done a vac sync yet. Would this help with the hard starting? The mix screws were 2.5 turns out. I...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jf2oo6
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    Hard starting, and Wont Idle **SOLVED**

    I wanted to make a new thread with the current issuses, and things that have been done so far. Things that have been done: carbs cleaned...
    Thread by: jf2oo6, Jun 12, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    Ohh I forgot to mention I did bench sync and thats all good. Also the metering ports in bowl are absolutely clear, as well as the enrichment...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    Here is an update to this thread. I have since replaced the throttle shaft seals and got the bike all back together. The bike is still...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    Ok well I ordered new throttle shaft seal. But I decided to go pull off the 2 end seals and see how they look, and they actually didnt look too...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jf2oo6
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    Anyone Know Throttle Shaft Seal Size??

    I am wondering if anyone might be able to give a measurment of the throttle shaft O-Ring. I ask this because I have access to a lot of different...
    Thread by: jf2oo6, Jun 8, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    What are the ears?
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    Float levels was the last thing I checked before installing the carbs. They were spot on. The airbox boots are reattached. I think for sure...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    I did not say the carbs varnished overnight. I thought I properly cleaned out the old dirty tank, but I didnt. So when I put new fuel in the...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    Now I am starting to wonder... What type of gasket paper do you guys use for the manifolds? The first time I did it, when it ran good until...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    I didnt soak in dip. I think the manifold to head boots should be sealed up pretty good. I did Rick's method of gasket...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jf2oo6
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    This bike just wont run right!!

    Heres what I have done so far. Cleaned carbs out very well. Wet set all floats. Checked valve clearance. All were good. So I actually had...
    Thread by: jf2oo6, Jun 5, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jf2oo6
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    Manual fuel petcock VS vacuum

    I recently rebuilt my stock petcock with a kit from chacal. I didnt have such a good experience. The process is simple enough. Clean it really...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. jf2oo6
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    Petcock Leaking after Rebuild

    I did not use any grease during assembly. i also had to reuse my old parts. It does kind of suck not having any reserve function. But like I...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jf2oo6
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    Petcock Leaking after Rebuild

    I did follow the instructions. My surfaces were shiny and clean. So I took it back apart yesterday, and I had a few problems with the...
    Post by: jf2oo6, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jf2oo6
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    Petcock Leaking after Rebuild

    There is not a problem with the diaphragm and it is installed correctly. It is new from chacal. But the diaphragm does not seal fuel off from...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. jf2oo6
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    Petcock Leaking after Rebuild

    What do you mean when you say it didnt seat? Are you talking about the little head that goes in the orifice with the oring on it? I have taken...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. jf2oo6
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    Petcock Leaking after Rebuild

    I recently rebuilt my petcock with parts from chacal, and it is leaking pretty bad. I changed the wave washer, washer that goes around the...
    Thread by: jf2oo6, May 30, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    I really appreciate the offer guys and I will definitely keep that in mind. I am located in southern MD. By the Navy base in Pax River. You may...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    I am in Maryland. I guess it was around 65 when I was running. Good to hear that its normal for the rpms to rise when the choke is turned on
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Ok so here is an update. I got the carbs all back together and installed. The bike now idles nicely. I believe the cause of the problems...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Why havent I fully serviced my carbs? I now have the metering ports clear, and I am positive the fuel jets are both clear. I shot air through...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Can't I just install the carbs with the manifolds mounted? I was just going to put the gaskets on the intake with some high tack gasket sealant...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Ok so I messed with it more today and same result. Bike would not stay running below 2k. So I pulled the carbs back off, and so far the pilot...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Ok I will have to search for how to make that sync tool. But I wont be able to do the test until it will somewhat idle right? First I guess I...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    ATF as is in automatic transmission fluid? You guys are losing me here. What do I do with that? Dont I need to get the bike running smooth...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    I do believe carbs are clean. I havent done a bench sync because I did not break the rack. Is it possible to still sync with the rack on the...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Yea the allen screws came out pretty easy actually. The bike sat in a garage for 10 years. But anyway, how about those mount gaskets? Is...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Well I disconnected the flanges from the manifold. The ones that are mounted with allen head screws. Figured it would be easier that way.
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Ok so I forgot to mention one thing. When I mounted the carbs I didnt have any gaskets, and couldnt find them online. So I used a very thin...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Sorry I forgot to mention I did try and screw the idle speed screw in and that did not help any. And yes it is yics. The nipples are all covered...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Yes the jets in the bowl are clean, and I did verify the gas with the tube. So here is some new results. I plugged the vacuum line coming...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Ok so I connected the airbox and so far same result. Will start with starting fluid, but dies once that burns off. Am I missing something here?
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Ok. I will have to figure that one out later. For now I will just use the stock one to try and get it running.
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Ok so I will try with the airbox connected. I just wanted to try without and see if it would run before putting that all back together. I...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    But I can get it to run for a few seconds on starter fluid. I figured once it got going it would be able to keep itself going. Or does the...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. jf2oo6
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    85 Xj700 carburetors rebuild

    Well I have done that, but will double check. I have a thread listing everything in detail, so I dont want to double post. I was just wondering...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. jf2oo6
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    85 Xj700 carburetors rebuild

    Well mine only runs with starting fluid, and dies as soon as the fluid burns off. It sounds like the OP had the same issue.
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. jf2oo6
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    85 Xj700 carburetors rebuild

    I am wondering if you ever figured this one out. I am having a similar problem. Bike wont run after carb rebuild, but it does fire up on...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    I did see light through the pilot jet as well. I also did Rick's test and put the jet in my lips and squirt some water through it with my mouth,...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. jf2oo6
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Let me say this much. I am positive the main jet (#107) and the emulsion tube it screws into are very clean and definitely not clogged. So that...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Fuel Flow??

    Ok let me clarify a little. The Sea Foam I used was not the regular one, it was deep creep. That stuff does an excellent job of disolving dried...
    Post by: jf2oo6, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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