Fuel joint DIY

Hey all new 1984 interceptor 750 owner here!

I’m currently trying to get this bike running as it had an issue with the carbs leaking fuel. Pulled them and found that the fuel joints were all cracked on the o-rings. Every single one including the T joint.

I tried jb welding them back together but it didn’t hold as that’s where the o-ring sits.

has anyone had any luck with soft tubing these or finding the same fitting for into the carb?

I have also tried soft lining it with fuel injector hose and electrical tape but this doesn’t seem to stick.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-HONDA...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

Nice aluminum!

 

ah cool these are still pretty expensive for me in Canada haha

 

You don't have many choices at this point.

You likely broke them removing the carbs incorrectly. It was just the orings leaking until you prematurely removed the plenum and then started wrestling the now unsupported carbs out of the rock hard insulators.

 

Did you buy these parts? Is there a seat for the o-ring in the metal? I am more looking for if theres any way to DIY it before having to spend money for parts. I tried softliing it but it was sketchy and had leaks since I couldnt find the fittings.

 

I have installed those fittings on 2 VFRs. They are well made replicas and fit and performed perfect.

Dude, you're not "DIY" out of this one. If you keep trying any of that comical stuff you have been attempting, you're gonna start to get roasted. Just stop. Electrical tape... Really?

Either find somebody willing to sell you original fuel tubes (that could also have cracks), buy some used carbs that have been removed from a bike correctly and still might have good tubes, or buy those aluminum tubes.

Those are your choices.

I suggest while you are contemplating, you take some time to do some research and reading on how to remove, rebuild and install V4 carbs. If you would have just used your first post after joining to ask,

"A new to me 84 Interceptor is leaking fuel from the carbs. Never worked on one of these. Any hints and suggestions before I screw something up?"

you wouldn't be in this boat. You would hopefully now have a digital copy of the Honda Service Manual and you would be reading, asking more questions and making a game plan.

 

If you're serious about fixing the carburetor, buy the fuel pipes that Captain linked. I feel for you because it seems like such a stupid thing to have to spend $100 on--but there is nothing more annoying than chasing down and eliminating leaks on a V4 carburetor. We're actually quite lucky there's somebody even making suitable replacements.

Plus, they look totally sweet on a spot on your bike that literally nobody will ever know about besides you!