Topic: 022A Carburetor Slide Alignment tab Gone

[Matow123]

Hello yall,
Recently during an adjustment to my '73 CB550k, while putting the slides back in I noticed by #1(far left if on bike) carburetor round slide can spin in place. After taking it back out promptly I have found that the tab area for the alignment tab is smooth. Can these wear smooth? On another note, is there anything I can do now that this is damaged besides source another carburetor as the slide aperture is off center?

[bryanj]

Yes you need a new to you carb

[BenelliSEI]

Never heard of that! Is it in a location where you could drill a hole through the body and set a properly shaped “pin” through the hole? Permanently glued in place?

[Deltarider]

Matow, first read this: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,185851.msg2152800.html#msg2152800
Maybe also your carbs have been in a ultrasonic bath.