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Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« on: March 30, 2010, 12:30:38 PM »
Hey guys,

  I was tearing down a carb rack the other day and noticed that like the other 3 I've run across, the main shaft the carbs linkages ride on was corroding and not in good shape.  Not sure what metal it is, but it definitely made getting everything apart more difficult.  So I went to the machinist and got a quote on getting it replicated in stainless steel because I just have this ocd thing about rust.  

  This shaft is the one that goes through the aluminum rack that the carb bodies are attached to.  As far as I know the whole setup is the same for CB550s that have 087, 022, and 069A carbs, or the ones with the tops shown below.  May not fit the PD style carbs.  For the savvy 750 owners out there maybe you can confirm if this shaft is the same on any of your bikes.   If you're not sure what carburetors I'm talking about, please see the pics below.

   My idea is we can do a group buy and If we get about 10 total or so the price would be pretty reasonable, about $45.  I'm getting at least three so if seven of you want to hop on board that'll work.  However if you want the woodruff keys in stainless you'll have to source that for McMaster Carr.  I haven't priced them yet but they're probably pretty cheap.  I can source these too if desired.

   Please reply to this and add your name to the list if interested.  I'll give this a week from the post date, if no one is interested I'll have them go ahead and make mine and I'll get this post deleted.  Once and if we get 10 names, I'll pm you all for your contact info and let you know where to paypal or send payment.  When you quote this to add your name, please delete the pictures so as to not muck up the thread.  Thanks!!

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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2010, 11:01:11 PM »
If it's not too late, I'm in for 2 sets.
These are for a CB400, right?
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2010, 11:25:37 PM »
Nope, they're for the 550.  I doubt the shafts are the same but you can mic yours if you want and we can compare.
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2010, 09:46:24 AM »
Geez that one looks like hell. :o

 I  may have a carbset that has a good one for not much more than that..

 Is it 2 keyseats and a groove on them shafts.. 450 for 10 sounds not so cheap..

 I would really be careful & make sure the stainless will not gall or stick in the other parts before committing to 10 pcs.

 Cost of replating in proper Zinc coating probably 10 bux or less if you do a few items.
 
 I have do build stainless parts occasionaly.. sometimes on resto bikes.. They call it lifetime & better.. I call it incorrect..
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2010, 10:16:07 AM »
mine on my '77 looked the same.  A few minutes with 80 grit sandpaper, they they were back to "nice and shiney".

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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2010, 05:30:49 PM »

 I would really be careful & make sure the stainless will not gall or stick in the other parts before committing to 10 pcs.


How would one test this?
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2010, 05:45:33 PM »
You can probably research it a bit online.

 Stainless is known to bind or gall up under certain conditions.

 I do have a set of these somewhere, not sure but I am thinking shaft goes thru like 2 aluminum bosses. Plated steel may do fine with this. Yours appears to live in a fairly corrosive environment. I am thinking when it sits for a while, like fall/winter, it may dry out a bit.. if its sticky, and you oil around it with plated steel it is fine. Not positive that you will get that result in stainless, if it start sticking, it may wear a lot just getting it loosened up.

If you leave the topic up for a bit, pretty sure you can get more input on that, fairly soon..
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2010, 06:00:07 PM »
  I don't know why I didn't think of carving it from aluminum.  I wonder if there would be a grade of aluminum suitable for this?  Off to google I go.
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2010, 09:39:46 PM »
Nope, they're for the 550.  I doubt the shafts are the same but you can mic yours if you want and we can compare.
9.8mm using my cheap HF calipers.
1975 CB400F, stock,  on the road
1975 CB400F, ran when I parked it. Cafe Racer bound
1986 TLR200 commuter and trail bike when with the kids...90MPG!
1986 TLR200, Vintage Trials build up coming
1986 TLR200, Not sure what to do with this one...Vintage Trials Super Moto?
2004 GasGas 300EC...my enduro racer
2004 Sherco 290...Trials bike
2004 CRF70... Son's ride
2006 PW50 ... Daughter's ride
1982 XL500R (04 XR250 front end)...my DS bike.

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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2010, 09:45:32 PM »
IM HavocTurbo with a pic of yours, he's got mine and can compare for you.
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2010, 10:37:26 AM »
I've got yours yes.... I'll see about using 356 AL maybe a T6 heat treat?
 What do you think Frank (754)??

I'm not in my shop today but I can measure it for you... I'll post dimensions.


I plan on making a few of these guys for anyone who wants em. I'll have to work out a few things first for cost effectiveness etc....

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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2010, 01:37:21 AM »
Thanks for responding HT, I was about to pm you about an alternative to stainless. 
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2010, 09:22:42 AM »
 I kept from posting, hoping you would read up on it..

 I think Aluminum would work, but should be anodized, will be 1/3 the weight of steel.

 6061 T6 or 7075 would work, the 7 series is very strong.
 I am not sure but think the shaft would be nominasl size, like maybe 10mm?

 You can buy it already in T6, so if size is right, cut the woodruff keyseats, and ready for coating..
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2010, 05:04:35 PM »
I mic'ed mine a while back before I sent it to HT, it comes in right around 9.7-9.8mm diameter. 
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2010, 07:48:53 PM »
Dont have a calculator..try 9.7 x .03937.. see if it is near .375..
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2010, 07:58:30 PM »
that comes to .38199.  You know you have a calc on your cpu right?  lol
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2010, 08:54:50 PM »
Cpu..?
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2010, 10:09:08 PM »
On your computer, if you're running windows that is.   Start --> All Programs --> Accessories... should be in there.
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2010, 08:16:28 PM »
To complicated for me.. I stick to easy stuff like, billet parts, the odd spline... stuff like that..

 Besides if I am thinking clear (wasnt last nite).. I just take.393 or .394.. minus (3 x .004 =.012)..= .381..

 Usually I can do it quick in my head if I am not drinking beers.

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 Anyway, seems we have established that we cant get onsize material, sucks, makes it more work... >:(
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Re: Group buy for carb rack main shaft, 303 stainless steel
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2010, 09:35:38 PM »
Step away from the lathe sir.
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