Can a Honda GL1100 CARB be considered trash?
If one of those screws has a broken tip that has wedged into the carb body, then that carb body can be considered trash. Rarely have I been able to save a GL1100 carburetor with a broken idle mixture screw tip stuck in the idle orifice.
What should I do if my carburetor is not working?
Turning this screw clockwise will reduce the amount of air entering the carburetor, and will, therefore, richen the mixture (refer to a shop manual for correct settings).
Why are my carburetors different on my multicylinder?
On multicylinder machines, with separate carburetors for each cylinder, the following symptoms are typical of an adjustment problem: This condition is generally caused by the incorrect fitting of after-market accessories such as exhaust systems, air filter systems, or replacement carburetors of a different type or size.
Why does my carburetor go off when I run a rich mixture?
When a vehicle is running rich, the fuel-to-air ratio is off because the carburetor is delivering too much gasoline. Typical symptoms of a rich mixture are:
How do you fix a CV carb slide?
Put the needle back in the slide and install the spring seat. Lower the slide into the carb using your free hand to guide the needle into the emulsion tube and keep the slide from free falling the carb. Don’t worry, the slide will go in only one way, so you can’t get it backwards.
Can a Honda CB750 have a vacuum leak?
• Do not mistake vacuum leaks for out of synch carbs. Never attempt to synch carbs without verifying that there are no vacuum leaks. The video below takes you for a test ride on an 81’ Honda CB750 with severe vacuum leaks in the carb holders and throttle shafts.
Can a carburetor be removed from a perimeter frame car?
Do not remove the TPS from the carburetor; it is synched to the throttle shaft with a meter, and it must be resynched if removed. With perimeter-frame machines, it is almost always easier to take off the subframe and the shock before removing the carburetor.
Can you remove vacuum hose from CV carbs?
Remove the vacuum hose to give you a little more room to move the carb around. On Sportsters, you have plenty of room; on Big Twins, you’ll have to watch out for the gas tank.