Ummm....where can I get a piston guide?

[Egaeus]

I tried this method to remove the stuck emulsion tube and piston guide.  THIS IS A VERY BAD IDEA (sorry Mike).  The tensile strength of the plastic piston guide is low.  It broke where it attaches to the emulsion tube. 

So now I need a piston guide.  This is not enumerated in the fiches.  Anybody have an extra, or know where I can get one?

Edit: Oh, and to get it out, get a brass punch of the appropriate diameter, put it in the hole where the main jet is located, and hit it a few times with the palm of your hand.

Edit: Alternatively, does anyone know the type of plastic or the best method for gluing the plastic? 

[GeeP]

They're not in the IPC because they're considered a part of the carb body.  You can't order them separately according to my dealer.

What I suggest you do is call a few dealers to see if they have one, or look for a used carb or set of carbs steal the guides.  Due to the environment inside the carb glue won't last very long.  If you do try an adhesive, I would try a two-part epoxy.

A quick google search came up with this stuff, which might hold some promise:

http://www.highsidechem.com/redepxy.html

[Mandres]

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-M

[Egaeus]

And I have a nicely rebuilt carburetor with all new rubber in it thanks to Mandres.  Hopefully, all of the new seals, combined with the adjusted valves will equal vroom vrooom!  It had a bit of  hesitation, which I hope will be cleared up once the valves are adjusted and the carbs are properly synchronized.

For the record, JB Weld and other common 2-part epoxies will not bond to the piston guide material.

[KYGS500E]

I have 1 slide... you can have it... it will work prolly... I dont have the rubber gasket... just send me 3 bucks for shipping

[Egaeus]

Thanks for the offer, but Mandres just shipped me one.  `