SD1026 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Have a stock carb the the threads are real worn out idle screw isn't a 100 percent threading in can I heli coil it has anyone done this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko2000 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I think you should call and ask the one and only. i wonder what happened, it seemed fine when i was messing with it yesterday. Lets see what the boys here have to say, If anything we'll just run a tap through and clean them up and see how some teflon does. Hope we don't have to search for new carbs now also. Im sick of this bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjimmax Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I dont think thats gonna work but i could be wrong. If I was you I'd try to find a stock carb from someone on here. They're a dime a dozen and all you really need is the body of the carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1026 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Some things you just have to figure out no matter how hard it gets. Calling is just a easy way out. Teflon prob will work I'm just worried about how long. I don't see why I can't epoxy or red locktite a heli coil and snip the end piece. Makes sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjimmax Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I guess as long as its an air tight fix youll be OK but if it leaks air that could be a real pain in the ass. You'll have one cylinder running leaner then the other. But thats your call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowit Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I guess as long as its an air tight fix youll be OK but if it leaks air that could be a real pain in the ass. You'll have one cylinder running leaner then the other. But thats your call Leaking air won't cause any running issues like a lean condition but it will sure leak fuel all over. I would recommend either adding a nut on the top, doing a helicoil, or just get another carb. They are a dime a dozen and I am not sure I would hassle with it. A helicoil would surely work if you do it right. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 It will work, you will have to install the heli-coil with red Loctite and let it sit overnight. Then go in and trim the ends so they are flush and grind/file/sand the inner end smooth to the carb bore. I used to repair a pressure switch hole on forklift aluminum transmission valve bodies this way and we had no problem with leaks. When you drill the carb for the heli-coil, use a drill bit that is one size smaller than what the instruction call for so you don't get the hole to big for the Heli-coil, this assumes your drill index goes by 1/64 increments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastquad02blaster Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I guess as long as its an air tight fix youll be OK but if it leaks air that could be a real pain in the ass. You'll have one cylinder running leaner then the other. But thats your call Off subject but madjimmax, is that an american bulldog. He looks good. I have an english bulldog. Sorry, just being over observant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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