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Offline robdrobd

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overflow length
« on: February 16, 2010, 10:04:56 AM »
Can someone measure their carb overflow tubes and tell me how long they are from end to end. Thanks.

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Re: overflow length
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2010, 10:24:17 AM »
 :D I just measured the #1 carb overflow tube at 20.5 inches. Its on a 1975 engine out of frame. Hope this helps.
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Re: overflow length
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2010, 10:25:15 AM »
Helps a bunch. Thanks. I think they are all the same length and then come together at the end. Right?

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Re: overflow length
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2010, 10:26:27 AM »
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I cut mine to 24" length and routed them as they should be.  secured them together in pairs with black zipties, and then cut them just below the swingarm level.  20" probably
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Re: overflow length
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2010, 02:50:58 PM »
What is the size of the overflow tubing and where might I be able to find some in bulk that replicates the stock tubing. My CB550 is without any overflow tubes on all 4 carburetors.
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Re: overflow length
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2010, 06:19:57 PM »
I just took a float bowl in to my local hardware store and found the rolls of their rubber tube stock. Got the right size and cut.
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