Replacement screws for 1986 XT600 Carb Boot Clamps
We've had a couple hours without rain in Seattle the past week, so I cleaned and tuned my YDLS carbs on my 1986 Yamaha XT600. I had a really hard time getting both the airbox and manifold mouths of the carb to fit into the boots on both sides. It seems like the spacing between the boots and hoses is a few mm too wide for the carb.
I ended up removing all of the bolts on the air box and moving it forward toward the engine enough to barely get the hoses and boots over the ports on the carbs.
Unfortunately, a couple of the screws on the old clamps are stripped and I can't get the clamps to tighten. I'd like to replace the screws or maybe the clamps.
I have two questions:
Does anyone have tips for getting the YDLS carbs to fit snug inside the manifold boots and hoses from the airbox?
Does anyone know what size/thread screws could replace the OEM hose clamp screws?
Thank you much and hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
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