cdcoxwell Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 I have heard of several different ways to clean my carbs from soaking'em in gas to spraying'em down w/carb cleaner until spotless. My manual will not be in for another 3-5 bussiness. I've never cleaned'em before so this is new for. Any suggestion would be great. Btw, while I have them apart should I do anything different with'em, such as jetting and so forth??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 I like to use the carb dip (comes in a little metal bucket and isn't on the same aisle as french dip); just be sure to strip the carbs of plastic (splash shield, floats, choke) and rubber (gaskets, float needle), and the jets, let them sit in the cleaner for a while, and then blow out all the passages with compressed air. Cans of carb cleaner are OK, better than nothing, just make sure you get into all the little air passages. One other thing, do one carb at a time if you can so nothing gets reversed and if you find an extra part laying on the bench you can use the other carb for reference. And you don't need to rejet...unless you need to rejet. In other words, if it runs fine and you haven't changed anything that affects airflow (pipes, filter, etc.), don't fix it if it ain't broke. If you think it could run better, rule out any electrical or mechanical problems first, and do a plug chop to check the mains; the other circuits can be dialed in one at a time until it's perfect (details in the Jetting FAQ below). Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcoxwell Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 THX BenBB. Shee has been sitting for about 8-10 yrs. I'm restoring it, so thanks for the info because this is a first for me to work on the engine and so forth. Got any suggestions on how to get the flywheel off so I can sand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomey Banshee Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 I have a trick I have used. Use clear ammonia. My snow blower was all fucked up, carb gunked and what not. I sprayed it good with carb cleaner, and I mean REAL good, not even CLOSE to starting. I ripped the carb off, soaked it in ammonia for about an hour or so and it started right up. Ammonia is the strongest stuff you buy out there right now to remove stubborn gunk. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy301 Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 THX BenBB. Shee has been sitting for about 8-10 yrs. I'm restoring it, so thanks for the info because this is a first for me to work on the engine and so forth. Got any suggestions on how to get the flywheel off so I can sand it. the best way to get a flywheel off is to get a puller for that flywheel.I bought one for my banshee I cant remember how much it was but I dont think is was all that bad price wise. If ya dont mind me asking where do ya live ? If yer anywhere near Chicago maybee I can help ya out Timmy301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcoxwell Posted March 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 Daphne, Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcoxwell Posted March 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 It's Friday night about 11pm. I will not be able to get to the Yamaha shop until Monday to purchase a flywheel tool. Any shade-tree-mechanic ideas on getting it off. I'm too excited on restoring shee, I will not be able to wait till Monday to get that tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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