Topic: Broken Slow Jet In Carb Body!

[campbmic]

I was screwing in my slow jet and I guess I overtightened it and it broke off inside the carb body. I assume this has happened to someone in the world before.I was wondering what is the best method to get this thing out or do I need to buy a whole new carb body? I was thinking I might try a left threaded drill bit but I have no idea where to find one that is that small.

If anyone has any ideas please let me know!

[TwoTired]

I received a carb set from Ebay that had the slow jet broken off in one of the carbs.

Fear and dread.

I think I found an allen key that just fit into the remaining hole and it unscrewed easily.

No big deal.

[CBJoe]

I've seen EZ Outs that are pretty small... but It depends on how recessed the broken part is.

Joe

[campbmic]

It snapped off flush with the hole it screws into on the carb body.

[campbmic]

so I was thinking I would buy some left handed drill bits from Freight tools I was wondering if anyone knew what size I should buy?

Here are the two kits Im looking at getting

http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=left+handed+drill+bits&Submit=Go

The cheaper has a 1/8in
The more expensive one has a 1/16in

Anyone know if either one will work?

[campbmic]

bump (if thats allowed)

[Johnie]

I had this happen once. Used a very small flathead screwdriver. Gave it a couple light taps on the broke off brass and it came out very easy.

[tlbranth]

Same thing happened to me. Don't remember what I used to get it out but it was easy to do and whatever tool I used was on the bench at the time. I kinda think it was a small phillips screwdriver. It should have almost no resistance to being turned.