Topic: D@mn PO!

[MHansen105]

So, I'm cleaning the carbs on my '78 750K.

Things are going fairly well, no real  problems with number 1 carb.

Then I open number 2 and look what I find!

Anybody have a clue what this stuff is?

My only guess is that there was a leak the PO could not fix and he decided to use something like JB Weld!

Now the question is...do I remove it? or leave ir?

I'm guessing that I'll be looking for a new float bowl at least.

Thoughts?

Monte

[Stev-o]

Yes, looks like some kind of epoxy. I would find a new bowl. Digger may have one? Or eBay.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=105548.msg1199418#new

[lucky]

So, I'm cleaning the carbs on my '78 750K.

Things are going fairly well, no real  problems with number 1 carb.

Then I open number 2 and look what I find!

Anybody have a clue what this stuff is?

My only guess is that there was a leak the PO could not fix and he decided to use something like JB Weld!

Now the question is...do I remove it? or leave ir?

I'm guessing that I'll be looking for a new float bowl at least.

Thoughts?

Monte

Please send me that bowl.
I will fix it.
Thanks.

[MHansen105]

Stev-O,

I've already gotten together with Digger.

He has offered to sell me one.

Lucky,

I'll send you the bowl as soon as I get a replacement from Digger.

Thanks both!

Monte

[brewsky]

So, I'm cleaning the carbs on my '78 750K.

Things are going fairly well, no real  problems with number 1 carb.

Then I open number 2 and look what I find!

Anybody have a clue what this stuff is?

My only guess is that there was a leak the PO could not fix and he decided to use something like JB Weld!

Now the question is...do I remove it? or leave ir?

I'm guessing that I'll be looking for a new float bowl at least.

Thoughts?

Monte

That's the new alternative energy source!

[Stev-o]

Good to hear.  Just noticed your from TX, welcome!  I'm a few hours away on Lake Travis.
There is a great vintage bike event in Oct in Luchenbach, you should join us.

http://www.harvestclassic.org/

[lucky]

The PO may have been trying to close off the accelerator pump.

[MHansen105]

Stev-O,

I'll try to make that Rally!

My CB750 may not be show ready by then, but I sure hope it's road ready long before then!

Monte

[MHansen105]

Lucky,

If the goal was to close off the Accelerator Pump, it didn't seem to work.

Gas did come out when I operated the pump by hand.

Do you think that stuff will come out without hurting the bowl?

Is removing it something that needs special solvent or tools?

Now that I know this stuff is in there, I don't want to put it back into operation until it's gone.  I have sent Digger a payment for a replacment bowl, so I can take a crack at cleaning this stiff out.

Monte

[Stev-o]

You may be able to get it out, depends how good the adhesion is. Why bother?