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Title: float needle stuck in float seat
Post by: VWAG on May 15, 2013, 12:04:30 PM
As the title implies, I am having some issues with my float needle being stuck in the float seat. I can't find an easy way to get them apart that wouldn't damage either piece. Any suggestions?

Thank you!
Title: Re: float needle stuck in float seat
Post by: adidasguy on May 15, 2013, 12:11:04 PM
Float needle seat comes out. It is part of a carb rebuild kit.
Pull out the whole thing and replace seat and needle.
Seat is held in with just an o-ring. It should easily come out.
Title: Re: float needle stuck in float seat
Post by: VWAG on May 16, 2013, 08:35:14 AM
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/elmnt4lfe127/1992%20GS500/DSCN2524.jpg)

Perhaps a picture would have been better to include in my first post... they are incredibly stuck together. I did order a carb rebuild kit, which I assumed was just rubber pieces (gaskets and seals). Are these two parts likely included as well?
Title: Re: float needle stuck in float seat
Post by: adidasguy on May 16, 2013, 09:16:26 AM
Usually included, but we don't know what you bought. Pictures? Link to where you bought them?
Title: Re: float needle stuck in float seat
Post by: VWAG on May 16, 2013, 10:19:29 AM
Okay... I feel silly now. Been a bit overwhelmed with my new GS project, haven't been reading closely enough at all the material I've been looking at. It looks like I will be getting new float valve assemblies... I won't bother trying to separate them then!

Thanks for your help adidasguy! I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions for the forum soon  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: float needle stuck in float seat
Post by: RossLH on May 16, 2013, 11:13:57 AM
Be sure to buy OEM stuff, not K&L.
Title: Re: float needle stuck in float seat
Post by: The Buddha on May 16, 2013, 11:46:23 AM
I see em stuck all the time. Drop em in hot water.
Old needles are better. The new ones are chinese crap.
Cool.
Buddha.