Author Topic: carb rebuild kits for 76 cb550 ...where can i find them (Read 3340 times)

blfellers · « **on:** February 25, 2013, 08:56:45 PM »

76 honda cb550f super sport...where can i find a rebuild kit for these carbs and how can i tell what kind of carbs i have and are they k or f carbs?....plz help!!!

goldarrow · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:29:42 PM »

I think your carb is 069A but I could be wrong though. Check against the manual. Also look for stamp on the right hand side of the carbs bracket.

Get carb rubber oring kits from your local Honda dealer. Reuse and clean all brass parts really well. Search the forum on how to install/reinstall carb bowls gasket technique as you're more likely have to it this more than once.

harisuluv · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2013, 10:28:41 PM »

Numbers on the carbs won't matter if you are going for the OEM gasket kits and reusing the brass bits. Honda kits are the best quality but their gasket kits are just top cover and bowl gaskets and some o rings. Should work on any cb500 or cb550 non pd style.

Many members get parts from partsnmore.com they do sell full rebuild kits. I think they are ok but it is thought that the needles are quite inferior to used OEM. Hopefully you are pointed in the right direction.

bryanj · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2013, 10:45:46 PM »

Also siriusonic in canada(not sure of spelling)

2ceebees · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2013, 09:23:48 AM »

Got nice rebuild kits for my 75 CB550 from DimeCityCycles.

blfellers · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2013, 09:43:29 AM »

thanks guys i really appreciate it! Now the next question is where can i get and what kind of carb solvent should i use to cleam them because they are NASTY again thank you all for the replies back

2ceebees · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2013, 10:06:11 AM »

I use Berrymans carb cleaner. 1 gal can avail at Autozone, Checker Auto, etc.

blfellers · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2013, 10:20:03 AM »

do you just set the carbs in the cleaner and let it soak overnite or what?

2ceebees · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2013, 10:29:12 AM »

Basically yes, depending on how bad they are. I strip the carb down first. Let it soak for about two hours first and check it afterwards to see how it's doing. I've left really nasty carbs soaking overnight but only about 6-7 hours. Too long and it can oxidize the alum a bit.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2013, 01:45:10 PM »

There is another downside in soaking overnight, some of the shafts that run through the carbs are sealsed with felt washers and carb soaks like the Berryman's can ruin those and cause sealing issues.

blfellers · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2013, 04:51:11 PM »

so i started to tear into these carbs and i cant even pull the ploat pins out and the one pin i did get out i broke the little "tab" thing that holds the pin in...is there any way of fixing this... maybe use jb weld or something cuz i dont want to have to but a new carb and ill tell yall these things are super gummed up i have never seen carbs this bad...any other advise would really help. THANKS GUYS

goldarrow · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2013, 04:53:12 PM »

Quote from: blfellers on February 26, 2013, 04:51:11 PM

so i started to tear into these carbs and i cant even pull the ploat pins out and the one pin i did get out i broke the little "tab" thing that holds the pin in...is there any way of fixing this... maybe use jb weld or something cuz i dont want to have to but a new carb and ill tell yall these things are super gummed up i have never seen carbs this bad...any other advise would really help. THANKS GUYS

Big Ouch! I think you be better off buying a new individual carb or a whole set

blfellers · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2013, 05:17:20 PM »

ya thats kinda what i thought..are there any sites on the internet that sell used carbs that are still in pretty good shape? i have been looking but cant really find any sites

2ceebees · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2013, 05:29:53 PM »

blfellers · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2013, 05:50:57 PM »

well i just ordered the inside left body (the side i broke)..cost me 12 dollars for it not bad ..now is that on the riders left..i just wanna make sure

goldarrow · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2013, 05:59:01 PM »

Now is the time to make sure you know your carbs model number.

blfellers · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2013, 06:03:36 PM »

the carb number is 069a..is there a difference in the 76 cb550f carb bodies?

goldarrow · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:01:27 AM »

From what I have read, no difference in the carb body, but jet sizes

Deltarider · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2013, 10:03:16 AM »

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From what I have read, no difference in the carb body, but jet sizes

Where did you read there is difference in jet sizes?

goldarrow · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2013, 10:57:03 AM »

Quote from: Deltarider on February 27, 2013, 10:03:16 AM

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From what I have read, no difference in the carb body, but jet sizes
Where did you read there is difference in jet sizes?

All over the forums? Some said 38, some said 40 for the mains. May be the air/fuel screw turns out that I was referring to? But I always go by what the manual said.

Deltarider · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2013, 12:28:39 PM »

069A Carbs (550F models) all have #38 slow and #98 main jets.
It could be that Honda has sneeked in some changes in settings in the F2 as it had to satisfy emission rules, but I don't think the sizes were changed.

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