I got my repair book last week and Im taking it slow on rebuilding my carbs. ( im a fuel injec. person). Ive found soooo very much helpfull tips and advise on old post in doing this but for the life of me i cant find where to buy a # 4 washer. Is it just a gernic washer thats called #4 or is it something I have to get at a parts store? Thanks
Joey
It should just be a generic washer. 0.5mm thick; I don't know about diameter. I'd go search, but I'm feeling lazy...
For me, a #4 washer was the wrong size. The diameter was too big to seat in the bottom of the piston hole. I've read a ton of posts all referring to #4 washers and I don't understand it. Maybe they changed the piston design slightly (I have an '00 model)? Maybe the washers I bought were mis-labeled? Who knows :dunno_white:
I would suggest buying #2 washers (Home Depot / Lowe's have them in the "specialty fasteners" pull-out trays). They're smaller, so they fit easily where the #4 is too big. They're also thinner, so you can make finer adjustments by adding/removing a washer.
-M
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Mandres:
Some #4 Washers are fatter than others. The "#4" only refers to the inside diameter. I have an assortment of #4's that have 2 different ODs (one of which will not work) and widely varying thicknesses. I highly recommend a micrometer and a wide assortment of washers when doing this mod.
Cusimano: #4 is a small washer. Locally, Lowes and Home Depot only go down to #6 in washer size (but have #4 screws and nuts, explain that one). I ended up getting a 100-count bag from our local Fastenal (http://www.fastenal.com") store.
Quote from: Egaeus on March 24, 2006, 11:02:15 AM
Mandres:
Some #4 Washers are fatter than others. The "#4" only refers to the inside diameter.
No kidding? No wonder there has been so much confusion in the past, lol.
Thanks for clearing that up once and for all!
-M
if you want to use the exact same one as the stock washer, it's 3mm (not #3)washer...yes, a metric size...what a surprise, huh? btw, you won't find a 3mm washer at your local hardware store. i ordered mine online.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=20935.0
Or dig through some electronics junk. you should be able to find a suitable washer in a scrapped CD drive or such. After all, it's the thickness that matters.
I found my #4 washer at lowes... i had to search a lot but it was there
I think it's just specific to the area. The aisle is pretty well organized according to size. It didn't have a space.
It doesn't hurt my feelings. I have a crapload now. 100 for $1.29.
Oh, and I just found the bag that I misplaced, so I can send someone washers. I'd be happy to send 1st class US Mail free. Pay postage for anything faster. Just let me know the thickness you want. I have to warn you that most of them are 0.6-0.8 mm in thickness. I will make a post in the "for sale" section with exactly what I have sometime later.
Edit: The thicknesses and quantities are as follows:
0.48-0.61 Many
0.7-0.8 Few
0.8-0.9 Many
0.9-0.98 Few
I will send matching washers. I'll send up to 4 depending on your needs. You tell me the total thickness you want, because nobody seems to agree on what is best. :)
Quote from: Egaeus on March 24, 2006, 11:02:15 AM
Mandres:
Locally, Lowes and Home Depot only go down to #6 in washer size (but have #4 screws and nuts, explain that one). I ended up getting a 100-count bag from our local Fastenal (http://www.fastenal.com") store.
yep thats what i did went to fastenal worked great thanks
I ended up going to a hobby place (where they have model airplanes, etc, etc). They had loads of tiny washers and whatnot. Took me about 10 seconds to find #4's :)