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Offline GardenGnome

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In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« on: February 02, 2018, 03:40:37 PM »
So i'm in need of locating info for the little tube that connects with the carbs. There's only two pieces that are about an inch maybe an inch and a quarter long. I've tried searching at auto stores but i cannot find anything similar to it. CMSNL doesn't list the specifics for this part. any help or info would be appreciated. thank you
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Re: In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2018, 03:57:42 PM »
Where is Carnac when you need him?
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Re: In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2018, 04:03:52 PM »
The bits that join float bowls?
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Re: In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2018, 04:57:00 PM »
Not that part, I'm assuming you're talking of the T bit with the two o-rings on either end? The part I'm asking about is a rubber part that connects on the two nipples, there's only two of them, I believe it sits above the T connection. I hope that helps :-\
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Re: In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2018, 05:19:03 PM »
Not really, I can't remember much about the FourK and haven't looked at F1 for some years now.
I get the feeling they are to link breathers on FourK bikes with PD carbs?
Just too lazy to hunt down manual tonight (2 yr old grandson wears me out  - more go than te Energizer bunny'  ;D )
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Re: In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2018, 05:22:42 PM »
Heh, I'm sure they do. I appreciate you taking time to discuss the matter. I might just have to take one of the carbs to a auto shop and have them take a look at it.
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Re: In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2018, 05:52:30 PM »
Could you post a picture? I think it's possible without 3rd party hosting (been a while since I was on here)
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Re: In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2018, 07:01:28 PM »
I get the feeling they are to link breathers on FourK bikes with PD carbs?
The 77 F has the earlier style carbs, but that was my wild ass guess at what he was alluding to.  I think it's 3.5mm I.D. tubing.
But, then, those garden gnomes are sooo wiley.   ;D
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Re: In need of help finding info for carb part (77 550F)
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2018, 08:48:51 PM »
I'll post a picture tomorrow,carbs are in the garage and it's raining currently in Montana....in January...
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