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**awolxt** · #1 6 May 2015

Hi all

Trying to get the carburettor float hinge pin out so i can check/clean the filter on the needle valve. Not having much success though. Already given up once for fear of damaging something. Anybody with more experience got a top tip they could pass on? I realise the pin only comes out in one direction and ive read on here not to use a hammer however tempting, but grips or pliers dont want to do it.

Help much appreciated
Bill

**xtrock** · #2 6 May 2015

Yes it will come out, but you need to wiggle with plier. If you bend or use something to knock it out you may break the holder. If you have som cooling spray or air on can you can spray the pin. Air on can can be turned upside down for use as cooling. Give the holder pins a little heat and cool down the pin fast, wiggle and it will come out.

**awolxt** · #3 7 May 2015

Thanks for the advice xtrock! Its reassuring to know that they all must be a tight fit. I was thinking mine was seized or something. I will try that and report back.

Bill

**Mezo** · #4 7 May 2015

Its the rubber o-ring making it tight, like said just hold with bull nose pliers & wriggle side to side & pulling as you wriggle.

Mezo.

**awolxt** · #5 7 May 2015

Hi Mezo

Did try that but couldnt get enough purchase with any of my grips. I think ill invest in a new pair. Maybe that will make the difference between success and failure this time. Cheers

Bill

**jjrider** · #6 8 May 2015

Your trying to get the 3mm pin that holds the float out right? Mezo is talking about the needle valve seat that is held by the phillips(JIS) screw then needs to be pulled out(and the o-ring as he states). For the float pin I have used a hammer and small punch, but you really need to be careful. I have a block that braces the posts so when tapping on the pin it doesn't put side pressure on them.

**awolxt** · #7 8 May 2015

Hi jjrider.

Thats the one im trying to get out. I did think of making a jig of some sorts to support both legs so i could try the same method. Havent had much luck trying to wiggle it out and i havent got anything to heat the legs up so i might try and rig something up.

Bill

**Mezo** · #8 8 May 2015

With ya now

Just push it out with a driver, or tap it out with a small punch, simples.

Mezo.

**awolxt** · #9 8 May 2015

I will give it ago. Im sure a previous owner has glued it in or welded it . Recommend any suitable glues if it goes tits up ?

**xtrock** · #10 8 May 2015

If you start tapping, dont use anything bigger than the tap itself. What happens if you do is when it loosen you may hit the leg at the same time, get someone to help you and wriggle/pull when you tap.

**Jens Eskildsen** · #11 8 May 2015

Be sure to support the "leg" if you use more force than mildly pushing on a screwdriver.

**awolxt** · #12 8 May 2015

Yes Jens i supported the legs whilst tapping it
I was sweating all time though .. thankfully it came out and its now back in.
And as soon as it stops raining the carbs will be going back on. Cheers

Bill