the drill bit was very small. I couldn't even get a sewing needle through 1 and 3.
I tried bench syncing the carbs tonight and was highly unsuccessful. Just to open the #4 carb in order to get a drill bit in, I had to turn the...
When I removed the carbs from my VFR 500 there were two black hoses not connected to anything. There are two black plastic fuel joint sets...
Good idea, I'm going with it.
So then you put the hose in the bottle and run it to the fuel pump?
I was planning on using Metal Rescue Rust Remover Bath from Workshop Hero. One step, soak the tank in the remover and when done it's ready to go.
Well, the carbs are done. Cleaned everything including the pilot jets. The jets were clogged and the carb was overall gummed up. As such, it never...
I drilled out the plugs and removed one pilot screw, spring, washer and o-ring. Is there an orifice that somehow needs to be cleaned, or am I just...
Oh well, might as well go through the process with the carbs out. Thanks for the feedback.
I cleaned and assembled the carbs, except for the pilot jets. The Clymer says don't fool with them unless you know they're mal-functioning. What...
Thanks for that! I'll tell you one thing, I'm going to start looking for the Interceptor shop manual. I don't think the Clymers is very good. I've...
Thanks for the info, it's very helpful. Part #11 does look intact. One of them separated from one of the carbs. It didn't break, but I don't know...
Well, the carb assembly is out and I just have to disconnect the choke and throttle cables. I read the Clymer manual before starting disassembly...
Thanks for the advice. I'm going to put the aluminum base back on as per your suggestion because I think it will help in removing the carb...
i have a 1985 VFR500 Interceptor and I want to clean the carbs. I have both the tank and air box removed, and the bands loosened around the intake...
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