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Offline skypilot44

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Float hinge pins didn't survive
« on: March 10, 2011, 12:15:47 pm »
Hey guys - guess I'm not the first to sacrifice float hinge pins on a rebuild. Like to think I did a fair amount of searching and have been unable to find just hinge pins for a 1975 cb550K 022A carb set. Gotten lucky in the past - hope my luck hasn't run out. The FAQ's show lots of great info up until I need to get new pins. Any thoughts appreciated.

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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2011, 12:27:45 pm »
they're brass.
couldnt you make your own for a few pennies   ???
dont recall the OD, 1.5mm?
lots of hits come up on the interwebs...
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2011, 12:30:14 pm »
Quote from: flybox1 on March 10, 2011, 12:27:45 pm
they're brass.
couldnt you make your own for a few pennies   ???
Yeah, brass stock from a hobby store? They use it for making toy car frames etc. A hardware may even have it, though may not be as small as the hobby stuff.
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2011, 12:36:44 pm »
Both excellent ideas. I'll have to mic out the size and go hunting. Thanks
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2011, 12:38:28 pm »
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2011, 03:01:16 pm »
I used brazing rod I had at my shop. If you know a welder give him a shout. I have bronze in one bike and stainless in the other bike. No problems with either.
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2011, 03:55:37 pm »
I used a piece of coat hanger wire 4 years ago - no problems and REAL cheap.
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2011, 04:00:59 pm »
I think those pins are steel. I've used a drill bit the right size, just ground off the drilly part and used the solid shank.
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2011, 09:29:15 pm »
Quote from: Bodi on March 10, 2011, 04:00:59 pm
I think those pins are steel. I've used a drill bit the right size, just ground off the drilly part and used the solid shank.

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Quote from: flybox1 on March 10, 2011, 12:27:45 pm
they're brass.
couldnt you make your own for a few pennies   ???
dont recall the OD, 1.5mm?
lots of hits come up on the interwebs...

I think the ones on the 350f are 2mm. 550 might be the same, but worth checking for sure.

If anyone is sucessful at finding brass stock in metric sizes, let me know. One set of carbs I have  came with  some clipped off finish nails that are sloppy loose.
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2011, 09:49:22 pm »
Flyboxes link above is metric. Shouldn't be a problem.
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2011, 02:00:27 am »
16126-259-004 is the honda part number $2.42 each at Dave Silver
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Re: Float hinge pins didn't survive
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2011, 03:35:49 am »
Quote from: RatBikeRandy on March 10, 2011, 03:55:37 pm
I used a piece of coat hanger wire 4 years ago - no problems and REAL cheap.


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