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needle valve assembly stuck body

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by XJ550H, Jan 2, 2016.

  1. XJ550H

    XJ550H Well-Known Member

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    I can not remove the valve body it wiggles thats it. the oring seems to be my problem.
    how do you get them free?
    did Kroil for a few days from the bowl side. no luck yet.

    what works best to soften o rings?

    This Part brass item with screen on top

    valve.PNG

    rest of carbs came apart easy and very clean to start with looks like new needle valve (like picture) with original seat.

    it wiggles so it is not metal to metal ,
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Which part exactly are you talking about?
    Float needle?
    Float needle seat?
    Emulsion tube?
     
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    float needle seat
     
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    Found that the ol' propane torch was pretty great at destroying fuel rail o-rings. Pocket knife worked pretty well too.

    Not really sure how to remove it without destruction. Maybe gentle heat and a small rounded off flathead?
     
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    wd40 works
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Sometimes. WD-40 is a moisture displacement spray; not a penetrating oil or lubricant.

    This problem was solved months ago.
     
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    put it in some boiling water for a few minutes.
     
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