Topic: Carb problems on CB400/4F2 1978

[stevelinnert]

After removing air cleaner box from carbs not able to get them back on due to age shrinking etc cannot obtain new assembly - any way round this problem.

[cmorgan47]

do you mean the boots connecting the carbs to the airbox won't go on, or you cant get the carbs in the engine boots?

either way, try heating them up  (hot water/hair dryer)

if it's the air box boots, take them out of the airbox till you get the carbs back on the engine, then put them back on one at a time....it's a pain, but it's easier.

[angeldeville]

A touch of petrolium jelly will help too.

[botheras]

Another trick gleaned from the Kawa GTR riders is to get a bucket of very hot water and let them sit in that for a while.  I mean too hot to put your hand in.

Larry B

Essex UK