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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Wgoodwin, Sep 11, 2019.

  1. Wgoodwin

    Wgoodwin Member

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    So I'm working on a full carb rebuild on my 82 seca 750, I have replaced everything else but these, I can't find them inside the carb anywhere or anything that looks similar. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks!
     
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    photo would be nice


    I will guess mixture screws
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    My WAG is the anti-tamper plugs for the mixture screws.
     
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    Sorry there should have been a photo it's not mixture screws as I've already replaced those 20190911_174305.jpg
     
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    Ah ok I'm not too worried about them then, thanks!
     
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    Another question, I'm needing to disconnect the tci to do a compression test and I cannot for the life of me get these connectors to let go! Any tips or tricks? 20190911_231713.jpg
     
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    Pull harder. Then put some silicone grease in the plug terminals before you re-connect it.
     
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    spray some electrical contact cleaner around connector then some silicone spray then wiggle them out
     
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    I finally got them! I don't think it had ever been pulled off, I was worried about the connector breaking, now to rebuild my petcock and get my wiring cleaned up and hopefully I'll be good to go
     
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    you may be when you need to set fuel levels


    Setting the fuel levels
     
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    Yes take your time with those carbs and do them right the first time. Bench test them for fuel level, leaking gas and make sure the diaphragms are working.....it will really save you time in the long run.
     
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    I've actually replaced everything inside the carbs except for the float bowl drain screws, and that's simply because the heads are so stripped I cant get them out except for one. I've tried every screwdriver in my garage, including a manual impact driver with zero luck. I really don't want to drill them out and mess something up so they may just have to stay 20190912_180431.jpg 20190912_180438.jpg 20190912_180428.jpg 20190912_180431.jpg 20190912_180438.jpg
     
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    torch the screw with a mini torch and spray pb blaster around the screw head. You will have to get them out and get some functional to set the wet levels. I just used my TIG and stuck a booger on the screw head for the vise-grips.
     
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    I actually hadn't thought of just attaching a booger to grab with vice grips! Thanks I'll be pulling them tomorrow!
     
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    take the bowl off and screw it to a piece of 2x4 then put that in vise, now you've something to get serious with
     
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    Yes, you will want to remove the bowls before you work on them.
     
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    The bowls came off no problem, the drain screws on the other hand are the devil
     
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    Yeah, I had a few stripped on the brackets as well as drain screws. Soft metal screws, even with JIS drivers they can be a pain if seized.

     
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    I took my drain screws out with one of those screw removal tools, the reverse drill bit. Then bought replacements from xj4ever
     

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