Topic: Main Jet Orentation?

[Psychobilly]

I'm rebuilding my first carburetor on a 1973 CB500 four. Which way does the main go? The jet size that is stamped, does the face out?

I have it that way (with the main jet holder in place), but the bowl doesn't seat all the way with out applying a lot of pressure.

Thanks

[denward17]

Does the 500 have the 0-ring on the main jet?  If so, that end goes in first and points up.

[Bodi]

Number out In my experience. It should not protrude much. Is the emulsion tube fully seated? O-ring engaged?

[Psychobilly]

I ended up flipping the jet, number going inward. Seems to fit better that way.

I should have taken pictures when I took it apart.