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Title: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: rpkknives on October 15, 2011, 09:27:43 PM
the screws that hold the float bowls on are seized and 2 of them are stripped out so Im going to have to drill them out. Is there any easier way than drill and tap?
Title: Re: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: mitch79 on October 16, 2011, 12:08:39 AM
Drill the heads off them and remove the float bowls. The studs that remain unscrew easily, No need to tap.
Title: Re: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on October 16, 2011, 12:37:05 AM
No need to drill  :whisper:

(http://home.comcast.net/~stykers/screw.jpg) (http://home.comcast.net/~stykers/screw01.jpg)
Title: Re: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: Mister.P on October 16, 2011, 09:18:52 AM
I done exactly what Stevo done...

No need to drill..
Title: Re: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: Bluesmudge on October 16, 2011, 01:16:48 PM
You can also use a rotary cutting tool to slice a slot for a flat head screw driver.
Title: Re: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: rpkknives on October 16, 2011, 03:19:23 PM
tried the vice grip thing with no luck so I guess drilling the heads off is my best bet. thanks guys!
Title: Re: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: rpkknives on October 17, 2011, 04:52:20 PM
I got the float bowls off, they look pretty clean except one side has a white dust/film all over the inside.  both jets are clean though so I dont know if the carbs are the cause of my starting problem or not. what do you guys think? could the fuel filter possibly be clogged?
Title: Re: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: gtscott on October 18, 2011, 01:59:12 AM
white dust, as in the bowels were completly dry? does the tank line drain when the tank is on prime?
Title: Re: drilling out screws in carbs
Post by: joker79507 on October 18, 2011, 06:19:15 AM
I used one of those hand-held impact drivers to break the torque and then just screwed them out.  Works good on stripped screws too, just place some wood directly underneath where you are hitting so you have a solid working surface and wont mess up your carbs.  I got mine at sears for 25ish.