Oops, how do I fix my carb?

[sir_h_c]

I was leaking fuel from the intake on my carb so I took the carbs off to try and tighten things up and the damn thing sheared off! I'll try to attach a pic we'll see how this goes. Anyway, that little thing the fuel line attaches to was wiggling and leaking so I tried to turn the 12mm nut that was right next to it. It didn't take much and it sheared right off. Please don't tell me I need to get new carbs...

 

[JPaganel]

Heat and vise grips. Just make sure there is no gas in them before heating.

 

[sir_h_c]

My prob isn't that I couldn't get it out(at least not yet, I haven't tried) I need to know I can a replacement without buying a whole carb! I will def give it some flame when I get to that however, thnx.

 

[JPaganel]

The thing you broke is called a banjo bolt. A quick search didn't turn up a source for one specific to the carb, but I think you might be able to find one if you knew the size of it.

Also, you might be able to find or modify a fitting to fit instead of the banjo.

 

[xschris]

I have one for sale if you want it

 

[sir_h_c]

I thought you might, how much? I have a spare one in another carb but so far 0/1 on these things...

 

[xschris]

$7 shipped paypal only

 

[drewpy]

with all this talk of banjo, could be a duel

XSChris Vs Sir_h_C

 

[sir_h_c]

Even better than dueling 400s...maybe

 

[sir_h_c]

I got the banjo bolt out of the parts carb no prob and have pb blasted the busted one. I'll try getting it out tomorrow.

 

[sir_h_c]

And it looks like I'll have to drill it out...

 

[sir_h_c]

Can I put a helicoil or something in the fuel intake hole? The banjo bolt has been broken, heated, pb blasted, drilled out and I still cannot get what remains of it out of the hole. I know I could just buy a new carb but in the spirit of possibility, would it work? I have no experience with helicoils or anything or with retreading something like this...

 

[drewpy]

find out what thread size it is as helicoil/timeserts only have a limited range