Raggylad Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I mostly run my 110 on LPG,but every now and again I flip to petrol to keep the fuel turning over and the carbs from gumming up. I did this yesterday and got a really strong smell of petrol, so flicked back to LPG as soon as I could. On investigating, petrol was p***ing out of a ruptured carb fuel inlet on the nearside carb: (ignore the yellow plug - that's sealing off the fuel inlet to the carb) It should look something like this (this is the offside carb connection):: The brass (?) stub tube projecting from the carb had snapped clean through, leaving nothing projecting: (ignore the traces of the Blutak used to seal the yellow plug) The spare tube from Burlen is only 95p - but how do I go about removing the remains of the old tube from the carb body ? Any advice very welcome ! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Jim Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Speak to Burlen, they are very helpful. I'm sure that one of their guys would be able to explain the best way to remove the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Get the new tube..... that will then tell you if its a friction fit or threaded.... if friction simply drill it out. Best to remove the carb..... if threaded you might have to still drill it out but using a smaller drill and then maybe visit a local engineering suppliers for a tap the right thread to clean it out. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 If it's threaded (this may work on pressed in to) try an easyout or failing that use a left-handed drill bit (yes I am serious) because as the drill cuts it can unscrew the bit you want out and if it doesn't well your ready to Re-tap it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggylad Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestion. It's not threaded: So how to get a grip of the remains still in the carb - without damaging the carb body or any bushing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We had a similar thin happen on our hif44. I tapped the remnants of the tube, put a polybush sleve over it and wound in a long bolt with a penny washer on it to pull it out. Had to remove it once to re pack it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 You could try a self tapper (be bloody careful with the size) screwed in and a slide hammer - worked on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Was gonna say, pop a tap in it and yank it out, doubt it is held in there very firmly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Yeah I'd say use a no.1 tap, might well be easier to come out if it's warmer, so after a run might be the time ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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