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Hambone1962
 Post subject: Carb kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:42 pm 

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I've been reading about the unusable parts in the carb kits, I think I could get by with bowl gaskets and float valves, any recommendations?
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GUTS
 Post subject: Re: Carb kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:35 pm 

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All I have ever used on my restorations is new bowl gaskets and new(Mikuni)float valves. The other pieces always clean up and are usable.

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Hambone1962
 Post subject: Re: Carb kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:24 pm 

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This is about the best deal I've found on the Mukini float valves.
https://www.z1enterprises.com/float-nee ... /H1-B/1972
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Jim
 Post subject: Re: Carb kits
PostPosted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:46 pm 
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The float valves from kits are OK, and so are the gaskets. Just don't use the jets.

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Hambone1962
 Post subject: Re: Carb kits
PostPosted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:03 am 

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Thanks for the help guys, crank is on it's way to Charlie.
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ThreePipesSmokin
 Post subject: Re: Carb kits
PostPosted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:58 pm 
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Jim wrote:
The float valves from kits are OK, and so are the gaskets. Just don't use the jets.

The jets are wrong, but the real killer is the needles, NEVER use the needles from a kit! :e9

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ThreePipesSmokin
 Post subject: Re: Carb kits
PostPosted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:42 pm 
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I just ordered these Viton tipped needle & seat sets (Mikuni) from Niche Cycle.

http://www.nichecycle.com/ncs/categorie ... ikuni.html

I verified the measurements in their photo with the one on the resource site.

http://kawatriple.com/carb/components/components.htm

Scroll down to "Float Valve".
Good deal I'd say! :mrgreen:

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Hambone1962
 Post subject: Re: Carb kits
PostPosted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:29 pm 

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Thanks, I will order the Mukini's.
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