Topic: Float Fuel Level Tool - drain plug adapter

[kerryb]

bryanj, I use these mostly to prove float valve effectiveness, setting levels works well too because I don't have a gauge.
I won't buy any float valves that aren't genuine oem because I've proven to myselt it is best practice despite the exhorbitant cost.  $160.00 for 4 goldwing valves really hurt, but the carbs work fine now.

[Deltarider]

And this goes on and on. What is this obsession with buying stuff? Can anyone explain what is wrong with my simple method? http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,185754.msg2151647.html#msg2151647
Please, I invite you to falsify, because contradiction only, will move us further.

The "obsession" that I have is for "making" stuff, and also for "having" stuff to make stuff with.  So my shop is loaded with lots of wood, metal, plastic, & rubber to recycle into tools, bike parts, etc. I bought a small lathe (8"x 14") so I could make stuff, then used it to help someone get these fittings they were searching for...made me feel good to help out.
There is nothing wrong with your method, but I prefer visual proof of what I seek...which carb is leaking now?!, or, are all the float levels really correct?, let's rule that out as a problem., or do I have a slow leak and which bowl is it?

There is nothing wrong with your method, but I have to do mental volumetric mathematics to appreciate it and I still don't know which carb has the slow leak.  So I'll stick with my fittings because I find it simpler, and I get to use another tool I made!  I've even run the bike with these installed to see if a filter flow could keep up with carb demand.  Lastly, if I make them for members who then donate to the forum, it makes three people feel good, ( me twice!).  Sometimes I go out to the shop and dream up something simple to make to keep myself busy, because drama on tv dosen't do,it for me.
Thank you Deltarider for your forum posts, I find them informative and invigorating ( I don't always agree) and I shall continue to read them for the good info I get from them.  Send me your address and I'll send you a set so you can try them out to be sure of my folley or fun.

all part of the adventure...

Thanks Kerry, for your friendly answer. I apologise, because clearly I must have missed something in the previous posts. Also thanks for your offer, but I won't need them. I digged up my old one in the garage. I remember I have machined the thread myself back then. The tube has gone a bit stiff after all those years.
An advice to all of us. Whether you use clear tubes or my method, exercise patience, when you open the petcock. The bowls need time to fill up and it may take longer than you think... I once watched this proces with the carb - its bowl removed - placed over a glass. What impressed me, was how slowly and gentle the floattang lifts the needle to where it shuts the valve. All this without compressing its pin even for a nano second. That pin is only there to act as a shock absorber on bumpy roads. It explains why my float needles still don't show any wear after having seen pass over 2000 liters of gasoline each. Brilliant design.

[BrickWoll]

All,

Just wanted to take this opportunity to offer a testimonial to kerryb.  Earlier this year he fabricated a tach delete for me, which has worked flawlessly and looks great.  He asked that I make a contribution to this forum in lieu of payment, which I happily did.  Good guy and good workmanship.

[extrafunky]

A muzzleloader flushing nipple also works as drain adapter.

This is what I use on my 74 CB550:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/191894242979

It comes in different sizes. I have the 6x.75mm thread. Less then $30 for 4.

[Alan F.]

A muzzleloader flushing nipple also works as drain adapter.

This is what I use on my 74 CB550:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/191894242979

It comes in different sizes. I have the 6x.75mm thread. Less then $30 for 4.

Good tip, I love parts that come from other sources like that!

[WhyNot2]

Good reading here........I'ma needing to do this to all my vintages...........!!!!!!

[slane]

I just wanted to post a follow up: Thanks a million to kerryb for milling me a set of the float nipple and sending them out to me.  I got them and they are fantastic - did just what I needed!

Thanks so much!