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I need help!
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:35 pm
by crf100rider21
I need to get into my carborator, but one of the screws is stripped!
Is there any way to get it out?
Or do i have to buy a new carb?
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:08 pm
by Malindor
Stripped in which way?
The head of the screw, or the threads?
If it is the head, often you can use a dremel tool with the disc cutter to make another grove...
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:29 pm
by crf100rider21
The head is stripped, that is what i was thinking about making another grove. I don't have one of those tools is there another way to do it?
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:45 pm
by gal8x
Which one is it?… Exactly.
If the head is stripped then there are a number of ways to remove it.
More than likely channel locks will do the job. Or a very small stilson.
Next time use a socket or box end wrench of the right size. Carb bolts are not supposed to be so tight.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:08 pm
by zak13
its a screw
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:05 pm
by crf100rider21
yes it is a phillips head screw.
I think i am gonna cut a new groove in it.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:31 pm
by heybuddy1901
hacksaw.. or maybe even a file..
whatever you do though!
try not to knick the carb, the metal is very soft.
even more so inside, so just take your time and be careful
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:41 am
by gal8x
You need to add an impact screwdriver to your tool collection.
http://autorepair.about.com/library/ima ... 5a-lib.htm
luck
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:54 pm
by crf100rider21
What does that do?
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:14 pm
by krisrtch
Can you get a small a pair of vise grips in there to pull it out? Or is it countersunk?
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:07 pm
by Malindor
The impact of your hammer striking the impact screw driver will break the screw free without stripping it. But it sounds like it is too late in your situation...
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:56 pm
by crf100rider21
I worked for at an hour trying to get that out. It took my dad 5 mins! He used to be a machinest so he knows his stuff, but i cant believe he did it that fast! I feel dumb!
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:00 pm
by crf100rider21
So now that o got it off. When i turn the bike on gas runs out the over flow tube????
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:06 pm
by Asmith
crf100rider21 wrote:So now that o got it off. When i turn the bike on gas runs out the over flow tube????
Your float valve is stuck open.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:07 pm
by crf100rider21
well that is what i thought, but i put everything back in right and the float moves freely