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Title: Problem with carburetor
Post by: franke3c on June 05, 2008, 10:55:34 PM
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This piece came out of the bottom of the carb next to the idle screw / float bowl. I tried to stick it back in the hole but it wont stay. Can someone give me some advice on how to make this piece stay in? :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Problem with carburetor
Post by: lewismug on June 06, 2008, 08:14:25 AM
Not sure how to make that piece stay in, but I believe that it is actually broken.   :dunno_white: It looks like a piece of copper tube that one of your fuel lines connects up to.  I know that's not much help, and it may be all wrong as well.  Maybe someone who actually knows will post.
Title: Re: Problem with carburetor
Post by: dchrist on June 06, 2008, 08:19:45 AM
nope, you're right. that piece looks a lot like the vacuum line intake for the carb.... I'm no expert but my diagnosis is new carb body, tough break there. I don't think epoxy or any strong adhesive will do the trick... maybe welding?
Title: Re: Problem with carburetor
Post by: ben2go on June 06, 2008, 11:47:17 AM
Welding won't work you can try JB Weld or simular brand.Next thing I would do is flare the end a little with a screw driver and gently tap it in.I doubt it will seal tight with this method.
Title: Re: Problem with carburetor
Post by: franke3c on June 06, 2008, 05:46:19 PM
It is definitely a vacuum line. Damn sucks for me.. i'l try JB weld.

However it looks like the nipple on the other side is loose to, probably about to fall out too..
Title: Re: Problem with carburetor
Post by: The Buddha on June 06, 2008, 08:10:24 PM
Dude, that is a worthless EBA crap. Cap it of plug it or weld the thing shut.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: Problem with carburetor
Post by: ben2go on June 06, 2008, 08:15:11 PM
Quote from: The Buddha on June 06, 2008, 08:10:24 PM
Dude, that is a worthless EBA crap. Cap it of plug it or weld the thing shut.
Cool.
Buddha.

If he gets inspected for smog equipment, he my be turned down for a new inspection sticker.
Title: Re: Problem with carburetor
Post by: The Buddha on June 06, 2008, 08:19:25 PM
CA does not have yearly inspections. All other states dont have it. Its a self defeating set up.
Cool.
Buddha.