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thanks for the pointers brian,have only one oneway valve and that is fitted to the pipe that goes to below the engine,rhs of carb,the shorter pipe on the left was the one that i played around with while knee deep in the river yesterdayfurious and seemed to be the reason for the stall and has no valve on it,both pipes have T pieces for pipes to run up under seat.

do i need any specific oneway valveshmmcheers rodge



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Nugget, if you don't mind waiting a few weeks the parts can be bought from HERE.

You should find all information & the part numbers needed HERE.

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You don't need any specific one-way valve but it has to fit.

If you go HERE you should find part numbers.

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Hello all. I recently got a 1999 ttr250 and i'm still finding stuff out about it...lol. It's in great condition, but i realized it has an UNI air filter on it. no other mods are done to it. It runs good from  1/8-WFO, however it idles rough (I just cleaned the carb out, it's 100% clean) and will sometimes die when quick throttel is given from idle. I'm pretty sure I need a new pilot jet, but should i change my other jets too? I'm at 1,800 feet above sea level. It's about 50 degrees here in New York but it can get up to 95 in the summer. I weigh 160 pounds. I plan on using mikuni jets. Will a mikuni 52 long or 52.5 long pilot jet work with my current setup? Do i also need to change my main jet, needle circlip setting, and the jet the needle rides in?



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There is a few things to check before jumping to conclusions.

Diaphragm Pump

First of all, does your diaphragm pump work?- you can check this by filling the carb bowl with carb removed- check that it squirts a nice stream of fuel from the diaphragm jet. If it does not squirt, unblock the jet or replace the diaphragm.

Okay now...

Pilot Jet

If you have a problem just off idle, it would suggest that something is wrong with the pilot circuit- either blocked circuit or the pilot needs changing.

A Mikuni #42.5 pilot jet would be more suitable as Mikuni sizes are different than Teikei. In theory a #42.5 would be the same as a #52.5 Teikei pilot jet. Same goes with the main jet.

Main Jet

Also, I see from looking at your profile that you have a US model. These bikes run LEAN (from helping other people) so I would suggest a larger main jet. It is hard to say exactly what size you will need but, try a 2-3 size increase. So in theory that would be a Mikuni #129- #130 main jet.

Before you try this though- drop your main jet clip postion to the lowest setting possible (sharp end)- does it still go well after half throttle? If so you would benefit from a larger main jet.

More info on JETTING HERE.

More info on the carb HERE.

Any problems or questions, let me know.



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If you don't mind waiting a few weeks the parts can be bought from HERE. You're in the US so it shouldn't take long.

The standard jets can also be bought from the link above, but if you want to upgrade the jets I am unsure where to buy genuine Teikei jets. If you have trouble, search eBay for a SIGMA JET KIT and you will find THIS.

I have updated the Teikei carb re-build thread, so scroll down to INSTALLING THE NEEDLE SET & you should have no dramas.

 


 I have checked out jet kits on ebay, I am just worried it wouldn't have the correct size jets and would wind up wasting 40 dollars. Also, would i have to change the large jet that the main jet screws into and the needle rides in?



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1. Yes my diaphragm works

2. My carb is clean. I could try spraying the pilot circut again and blowing it out, but i'm positive it's clean. I was going to use a mikuni vm28/486 52.5 pilot because I don't know where to get Teikei jets and I referred to this thread for the mikuni pilot. http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t49951533/jetting-information/

 

So you are saying I should use a vm28/486 42.5?

3. Okay, I will pick up a mikuni n102/221 130 jet.

4. By dropping my needle, do you mean dropping the clip so the needle lets more fuel in? (moving the circlip away from the blunt end, towards the pointy end)

5. How do I take my slide out so I can adjust my needle?



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1. Yes my diaphragm works

2. My carb is clean. I could try spraying the pilot circut again and blowing it out, but i'm positive it's clean. I was going to use a mikuni vm28/486 52.5 pilot because I don't know where to get Teikei jets and I referred to this thread for the mikuni pilot. http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t49951533/jetting-information/

 

So you are saying I should use a vm28/486 42.5?

3. Okay, I will pick up a mikuni n102/221 130 jet.

4. By dropping my needle, do you mean dropping the clip so the needle lets more fuel in? (moving the circlip away from the blunt end, towards the pointy end)

5. How do I take my slide out so I can adjust my needle?


 In theory Mikuni jets are ten sizes larger than Teikei jets.

That said, a #42.5 pilot jet will be the same as a #52.5 Teikei.

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 By dropping my needle, do you mean dropping the clip so the needle lets more fuel in? (moving the circlip away from the blunt end, towards the pointy end)

Yes, I most certainately do not mean that. If you move the cir-clip to the pointy end you will be able to tell if a bigger main is needed. I wrote it wrong in my last post but I will change it now.

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How do I take my slide out so I can adjust my needle?

Follow the guide in my Teikei re-build thread.

 You do not have to remove the slide arm, only undo the retaining screw like mentioned. Once it is loose & you loosen the two in the slide it comes out with no drama.

 

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Okay I should be able to figure it out. Also, Where can you get Teikei jets and/or teikei rebuild kits?

 



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If you don't mind waiting a few weeks the parts can be bought from HERE. You're in the US so it shouldn't take long.

The standard jets can also be bought from the link above, but if you want to upgrade the jets I am unsure where to buy genuine Teikei jets. If you have trouble, search eBay for a SIGMA JET KIT and you will find THIS.

I have updated the Teikei carb re-build thread, so scroll down to INSTALLING THE NEEDLE SET & you should have no dramas.

 



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If you advise the size of jets that you want you should end up with the right size jets. I bought two of these kits. The second kit I wanted a #148 main  jet but ended up with another #150 main jet. Maybe #148 would be too small anyway but I still wanted to try it. They are really good quality & have roughly the same size orifice & taper as Genuine YAMAHA. Hope you go well finding the correct size jets.

The part you are talking about is called the nozzle. You will not have to change this, just make sure it is 100% clean. The Mikuni & Sigma jets go straight in if the are the same type of thread pitch (which I'm pretty sure is small round).

I'm not so sure about using Mikuni myself as the orifice & taper in them may not be the same as Genuine & may affect performance. Others have tried & seem to have success so they do work though. Also Mikuni have a slightly different thread pitch so they fit but ''SQUEEK'' in.

 



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If you don't mind waiting a few weeks the parts can be bought from HERE. You're in the US so it shouldn't take long.

The standard jets can also be bought from the link above, but if you want to upgrade the jets I am unsure where to buy genuine Teikei jets. If you have trouble, search eBay for a SIGMA JET KIT and you will find THIS.

I have updated the Teikei carb re-build thread, so scroll down to INSTALLING THE NEEDLE SET & you should have no dramas.

 So what comes in that kit? How many main jets, and how many pilot jets?



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 So what comes in that kit? How many main jets, and how many pilot jets?


 It comes with 3 main jets & one pilot. Both times the pilot was #52.5 & I got #145, #140 and #150 main jets (that I will never use).

If you want to pay for shipping I could send you the #145 and #140 main jet if you like?



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 So what comes in that kit? How many main jets, and how many pilot jets?


 It comes with 3 main jets & one pilot. Both times the pilot was #52.5 & I got #145, #140 and #150 main jets (that I will never use).

If you want to pay for shipping I could send you the #145 and #140 main jet if you like?


 Thanks for the offer, but I think I should just get the whole kit. I have a feeling a different pilot would do the bike good. My bike has an UNI air filter on it, so will the 52.5 pilot work? I'm at 1,800 feet elevation, so should I also swap out the main jet? Should I adjust my needle as well?



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The #52.5 pilot you should have no dramas with.

The main jet will take some trial & error to find the perfect settings. I would suggest to go to #140 main jet & try the jet needle clip position in the middle setting first (standard setting). If it coughs & splutters- try raising the needle (blunt end) until it runs right. If it does not smooth out- go down on main jet size again & revise the method mentioned.

Once the correct main jet & setting is found, try lowering the jet needle by two settings- if it starts to splutter when this has been done, raise the jet needle clip position two settings. This is just to check if it's right. If it's right dropping the needle two settings should make it splutter & backfire (pop) on deceleration.

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My bike sputters and backfires now on decelleration. It also runs rough at idle to 1/8 throttle. I'm pretty sure my fuel screw isn't set right, I bent my floats down to compensate for a broken needle and seat. I'm sure the fuel level was lowered...(ordered a new one last week, it should be here any day now) and I will bend the floats back up to the correct position when the new needle and seat get here. Should I removed the seat when replacing the needle? If so, how do you take the seat out?



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Before re-jetting make sure it at least runs properly.

Sounds like you are flooding because the float level is too high or the needle is not shutting off as it should.

I did not have to buy a new needle or seat so I don't see why you will have to unless the seat has been damaged?

Just in case you are not sure how to check the float level, this is how I check, and it seems to work well with all carburetors.


 I connect the fuel line to see if it blocks the fuel off at the point shown below in the picture. It is the best way of knowing if this is correct. No fuel should be running or dripping out with the float level with the carb body, as shown below. You can also blow through the inlet with a long piece of pipe attached, but this tends to leave condensation in the inlet, so it's best flushed out with fuel afterwards if this method is used.
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The very tip of my shutoff needle broke, so i ordered a new one.



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The very tip of my shutoff needle broke, so i ordered a new one.


 When you adjust the float height, make sure tht you remove the float from the chamber. Otherwise you will ruin the valve needle return spring.

Also, DO NOT try to rejet until you have fixed the problem!



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The very tip of my shutoff needle broke, so i ordered a new one.


 When you adjust the float height, make sure tht you remove the float from the chamber. Otherwise you will ruin the valve needle return spring.

Also, DO NOT try to rejet until you have fixed the problem!


 Just fixed my bike, and set the float height back to stock. it's still sputtering so i am going to get a different pilot



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When is it spluttering, at lows revs or high?

Any other symptoms?



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I wouldn't say it sputters, it's choppy if you know what i mean. at idle, it is very rough, i have the idle turned up very high just so it can idle without quitting. even when it's warmed up, when choke is applied the rpm's shoot up to i would say 2,500-3,000? I'm guessing the choke gives the bike the fuel it needs because the pilot is too small. It runs fine after 1/8 throttle, but i'm guessing it's still too lean because of the UNI filter on it. I am going to temporarily put in a Mikuni vm28/486 42.5 pilot and an n102/221 140 main until i get the sigma kit and see how the bike performs.



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fixed with a new needle and seat.

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fixed with a new needle and seat.


 How does she ''rip'' with the new jets? level of satisfaction?

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I haven't ridden my bike in over a month now :(

Mostly neighbor problems... (they say the bike is too loud but we all know how a ttr with stock exhaust sounds right?)

Anyways, I installed a new check valve, bowl gasket, diaphragm, o rings in diphragm pump, and pump cover screws. Also, the tube in the rear tire was leaking. Turned out that it had a nice one-inch slit near the valve stem. Unfortunatly I half-assed the tire mounting and scratched my rim from using flathead screwdrivers.

I just feel like I keep diminishing the value of the bike. First I broke a float valve support in the carb, then I overtightened the airbox bolts, so now the plastic mounting squares are distorted. An airbox mounting bolt broke as well. I then distorted some threads in the diaphragm cover. The screw goes in but It's hard to do so. Now I scratched my rear rim. I think the only thing I did right was bleed my back brake, but while doing so I lost a caliper dirt cover bolt! In addition, I don't have a pressure washer to spray the bike off!

Soon enough I will be riding again, and getting some new hardware to replace my mishaps.


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Sorry to hear that. hmm

Not trying to get on your nerves but I suggest that you buy a light duty torque wrench and put it to test with some specifications from the manual (on something other than your bike). After awhile you will get a feel for the torque needed for different size bolts and it will not be needed unless doing engine work. Don't take this the wrong way, we were all there once.

On a good note, at least you are learning and parts are dirt cheap in the US. wink

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Yes, a torque wrench is a much needed tool that I'm missing from my toolbox.

On a side note, I still haven't mounted my front blinkers. I'm hoping to take a trip to the hardware store sometime to see if they have any hardware I could use to fit them. I'm hoping to be able to drive it this week. It's registered now, so the neighbors can complain all they want but they won't get far ;)

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Had carb apart and notice the check valve is missing. Any ideas where to get one ? Seen a post about taking a carb apart and it said watch out as one could easly lose it so I know it was not there when I took the fuel bowl off 



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partzilla.com :)

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Welcome to the fun wideload!

http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t50977624/carb-float-bowl-valve/

http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t49217714/motorcycle-suppliers/

above.gif  ...check out these threads, you might find them helpful blankstare

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I think this horizontal brass piece is the puzzle. I can't see inside it but on the carb I looked at it seems to be an air feed to another internal chamber. No valve in it that I could determine.

This is a close up which seems to show just a hole.

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I looked at the manual but it doesn't explain its purpose hmm 

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Going back through my carburetor, gave it a real soak this time & have been more carefully checking all the passages but have a question about one in the intake side (brass fitting to the right of the acel. pump nozzle, see Brain's pic below)

 

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Is this supposed to be clear or is there some sort of stop or plug/ one-way valve?

 

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Do you mean the brass pin protruding upwards, if you do, then this has no hole or drilling, it should be a blank top.
I recently had my carb. apart and wondered about its purpose too.

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Did some more searching & it appears those two brass orifices are the air inlets for the pilot jet galley & the main jet galley. I found a site I had bookmarked (& forgotten about) regarding TK carbs as fitted to GpZ's. THIS PAGE has a lot of pics with all the passageways labeled. While cleaning last evening I thought I saw a ball in one but will blame that on the hour & failing eyesight. In blowing the passageways clear with air, you can see/feel air exiting the connected holes but I wasn't able to find where these were connected, hence my post.

There is alot of info on that page (I've posted a link before I think) with cross-sections of TK jets etc. & the author mention the UNsuitablity of Mikuni jets (in his opinion) for the TK.

As for that pin, there IS a small hole on the downstream side which is where fuel from the accelerator pump enters the airflow.



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Excellent link Ted. Anyone fancy doing a similar picture show for the exact TTR carb????

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I have explained this before, these pictures should help...

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Any questions- ask

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Thank you for the correction, I shall look more closely next time I strip it,much appreciated.


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Do you mean the brass pin protruding upwards, if you do, then this has no hole or drilling, it should be a blank top.
I recently had my carb. apart and wondered about its purpose too.


 The accelerator pump nozzle WILL have a hole (not the side shown in picture below) and it must be clean! To test this- remove carb (or airbox) and make sure it is full with fuel. When the throttle is applied it should squirt a nice stream of fuel into the intake. If it does not squirt (common problem), unblock the nozzle with a fine piece of wire. I use compressed air, fuel (or solvent), an old throttle or bike cable after cutting and splitting the strands apart and a pair of pliers to assist with holding the wire and prodding. Check that the one way valve is not blocked (shown below) by filling the carb bowl with fuel and pressing GENTLY down on the diaphragm, it should squirt fuel from the top of the check valve if working correctly (be careful as it could squirt fuel in your eye or shoot the 'one-way check valve' across the room). Also check that your diaphragm is not perished, if it is it will have cracks or it will be hard and brittle. Use Rubber Grease to extend the life of it and all O-rings.

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Thank you for the correction, I shall look more closely next time I strip it,much appreciated.


 No problems, glad to be of assistance.

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Great pics Jarrah! I think I sometimes blame the pilot jet when maybe I am not checking the airway to it is properly clean disbelief



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Great pics Jarrah! I think I sometimes blame the pilot jet when maybe I am not checking the airway to it is properly clean disbelief


 Thanks Brian, the most common cause would be the large air flow O-ring perished (on the side of the carb), but the air jets do get blocked occasionally. 

On the subject of the Teikei v's Mikuni main jets- The Teikei main nozzle only has 3mm clearance with Teikei jets (2mm with 6Sigma jets) from the bottom of the fuel chamber. I use the shorter nozzle for my 6Sigma main jet so it has more clearance. I have not measured with the Mikuni jets (as I do not use or intend to use them) but from a fellow forum members findings there is less than 3mm.This is not to mention the flow rates or the tapers of the main jet as these will be different and effect the transition of the jet needle. I guess I could buy a Mikuni jet to check the clearance but it would be a waste of money.

IMO- When upgrading i.e. exhaust, air filter, snorkel- use 6Sigma jets with the shorter, older model main nozzle....unless someone can find a place to buy genuine Teikei jets in larger sizes than standard???

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 I guess I could buy a Mikuni jet to check the clearance but it would be a waste of money.

IMO- When upgrading i.e. exhaust, air filter, snorkel- use 6Sigma jets with the shorter, older model main nozzle....unless someone can find a place to buy genuine Teikei jets in larger sizes than standard???

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For future reference, I can tell you that a genuine Mikuni round main jet sticks out .160" (4.06mm) beyond the bottom of the emulsion tube. I also just noticed that the main body of the jet does not seat tightly against the end of the tube, not sure of the cause of that.
I like the idea of the shorter main tube & will probably order one to try. The pictures of the jets from the carb re-build thread looked exactly like the Mikuni jets I installed in my TTR last year. It would not surprise me if 6 Sigma are branding/supplying Mikuni style jets for TTRs especially as the #52.5 pilot that you have is a odd Mikuni size (& is also the size specified in the Thumper Talk threads).
On a somewhat side note, I can report that my cleaning was successful & in the end I removed all the bits & pieces I had been mucking with (Mikuni jets included) & have gone bone-stock (US-spec) to get a base-line to try out the various mods one at a time. Should have done that at the outset but.......the bike is running well now.
I can also add that there are fewer & fewer sizes of TK jets available from Yamaha & even though the US manuals specs a #52 pilot it has been superseded to #50 & that is ALL that is available.


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Thanks for the measurement of the Mikuni jets thumbsup.gif

The 6 Sigma jets are similar to Mikuni jets but do not have Mikuni markings. From your measurements there is a difference in clearance also.

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 I also just noticed that the main body of the jet does not seat tightly against the end of the tube, not sure of the cause of that.

 If you are talking about the main jet not sealing in the thread of the emulsion tube- The Mikuni uses a different thread pitch than Teikei and why the Mikuni ''squeaks'' when installing it.... The 6 Sigma jets do not ''squeak'' when installing and seems to be the same pitch thread(s) as Teikei jets  If you are talking about the main nozzle (emulsion tube) not sealing on the main body- this is what the O-ring is for....

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If you are talking about the Mikuni main jet not sealing at the tip of the nozzle- I can only suggest that the Mikuni main jet is not round enough to seal (I know the 6 Sigma jets seal, as do the Teikei jets).

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The pictures of the jets from the carb re-build thread looked exactly like the Mikuni jets I installed in my TTR last year. It would not surprise me if 6 Sigma are branding/supplying Mikuni style jets for TTRs especially as the #52.5 pilot that you have is a odd Mikuni size (& is also the size specified in the Thumper Talk threads).

 If I was using a Mikuni #52.5 pilot, it would be roughly ten sizes too large. Teikei jets do not have the same taper or flow rate as Mikuni. People have suggested that a Mikuni #42.5 would be the same as a Teikei #52.5 but this has not been confirmed yet. One thing that I can confirm is that the flow rates are different.

 

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Hi All 

I have a persistent small leak from my bikes carb. When I bought the bike the then owner had the carb off because he managed to run the bike dry. I have had the carb off previously to clean it out as there was a bit of a running issue still. I had it off again to fit a new carb bowl gasket in the hope of solving the leak. This hasn't worked. 

The leak seems to be from the rear of the carb from around the top of the bowl. The front is bone dry. The carb was washed off and the bike has only been run and not ridden fyi. In the picture you can see a jubilie clip as this fuel line was a bit loose and I wanted to ensure that no fuel was leaking from there; the others have been checked/replaced

I know it's a bit of a needle in a hay stack issue but maybe there is a possible known problem? Is there any chance that the fuel might be coming through one of the screws that attach the bowl (although they were tight) 

Help super TTR brains! smile

Scott

 



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Petrol "creeps" and makes it difficult to track the source of a leak.

Have you disturbed the diaphragm cover (at the rear of the carb and held in by two screws and is shown in your pic looking suspiciously damp) as there are 2 little O rings under the cover that may need replacing.

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Hi Brian

It's been off and opened up 3 times in almost as many months so it's probably been disturbed at some point.  Do you have the two o rings in stock and how much are they (would you be able to pop them in an envelope to save doubling the cost?!)? Is it worth changing any other o rings or seals while it's open again? 

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I got a couple here that I can pop in the post. Is there anything else you need?

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