Didn't have a lot of time tonight, but I did check the float height based on the tips from the Bushman site, and they were definitely a bit too high. I also noticed that the banjo bolts that mount the fuel line to the carbs were really glazed. The filters are brand new from the carb rebuild, but the bolts obviously didn't get cleaned. I am going to get those cleaned up and test fire it with the cleaned bolts and adjusted floats on Thursday.
Starting issues on rebuild
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My dads bike had sat for over 20 years when I got to it, replaced the battery and gas and kicked away and got the same result you had. Could flood the bowl with the tickler but that's all it could/would run. I rebuilt the carbs myself and only used one of those gallon dip cans of carb cleaner and a string to clean it up then it started and ran. Sounds like whoever rebuilt them didn't do a great job cleaning things out
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Highly recommend a #78 drill bit for probing the idle jet. Just use some superglue to stick it in the end of a plastic tube from an empty spray can.
I order mine from Micromark. They are a mail-order company that caters to model railroaders (one of my other hobbies) and other model builders. Once you get their catalogue you'll find all kinds of nifty tools you can't live without.
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I order mine from Micromark. They are a mail-order company that caters to model railroaders (one of my other hobbies) and other model builders. Once you get their catalogue you'll find all kinds of nifty tools you can't live without.
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davecox2 said:
I just went down this road last night! My 932's had LH passing Lacquer Thinner, and RH side the hole where some books show a Pilot Jet was plugged. I had a shop clean my carbs in an ultrasonic cleaner with 180deg chemical in it. After dripping a 50/50 solution of Muratic Acid into the hole, adding some everytime it quit bubbling it finally came clear and allowed brake cleaner to flow out the mixture screw hole and port in the inlet side. Question: Why not soak carbs in Muratic Acid, as this is what disolves crap in carbs? Now I am wondering if I have them clean enough?
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Like that's what we're all here for Dave ,you owe us all a beer ,but how do you get us all together for that ? Tele -transportation.
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I just find some of this akin to grinding down an anvil to make a thin tool with a flattened edge to remove a screw with.
Berryman's Chem Dip is manufactured for one purpose, WILL NOT harm carburetors, and is readily available at most auto parts stores.
Berryman's Chem Dip is manufactured for one purpose, WILL NOT harm carburetors, and is readily available at most auto parts stores.
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Someone own stock in "Berryman's Chem Dip" 
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Good ideas. I doubt a soaking solution like Berrymans Chen Dip will get a bit of silica sand out and a little wire/drill, persistence, carb spray cleaner and patience is viable and proven effective.crawf said:
Having said that, I will be purchasing a can of Berry Mans in anticipation of servicing my 850 Commando.
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Good ideas. I doubt a soaking solution like Berrymans Chem Dip will get a bit of silica sand out and a little wire/drill, persistence, carb spray cleaner and patience is viable and proven effective.Dances with Shrapnel said:
Having said that, I will be purchasing a can of Berry Mans in anticipation of servicing my 850 Commando.
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