jmd_forest
Bldg 1980 XS400 Cafe Bike
The original slide diaphrams had a small tab on the outside rim of the diaphram that fit into a cutout in the carb body to orient the slide during installation. Replacement diaphrams do not, at least not the ones in my carbs. Unfortunately, I did not note the orientation of the slide prior to removal and even if I did, I have no confidence the PO got it right.
I remember reading there is a proper way to install the slide into the slide body using the hole in the bottom of the brass slide as a reference point. I have spent the past several hours searching dozens if not hundreds of threads on this site trying to find the answer. I'm hoping someone can tell me if the hole in the bottom of the slide is supposed to point towards the engine or the air filters when installing the slide.
Thanks for any help you may be able to provide.
I remember reading there is a proper way to install the slide into the slide body using the hole in the bottom of the brass slide as a reference point. I have spent the past several hours searching dozens if not hundreds of threads on this site trying to find the answer. I'm hoping someone can tell me if the hole in the bottom of the slide is supposed to point towards the engine or the air filters when installing the slide.
Thanks for any help you may be able to provide.