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dougie9231
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rg500 carb parts

#1 Post by dougie9231 » Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:19 am

Hello all, looking for a good repair or replacement carb for a broken float hanger leg that was glued, any thought would be appreciated
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Re: rg500 carb parts

#2 Post by bungerlowbill » Tue Mar 06, 2018 2:06 pm

Hi Doug have you thought about using lumi-weld to build stem up then carefully re-drilling hole for float pin do some research good luck with your quest regards bill

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Re: rg500 carb parts

#3 Post by dougie9231 » Tue Mar 06, 2018 11:29 pm

Well thank you, sounds like a good repair
doug
85rzv500
87rg500
85rz350
79-400f
10 Ducati 848 Nicki Hayden
79sr500
71 Penton six day 125
17 six day 450
70 ossa stiletto
72 CZ 250
77 Ossa Desert Phantom
78 Maico 250
18 CTS-V 640 hp

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Re: rg500 carb parts

#4 Post by silverstrom » Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:54 am

The proper way to repair a broken float post is to use a small pin and a product like JB Weld or similar. Drill a tiny hole in the broken post and the base and insert a pin and then JB Weld. The pin gives it strength, the JB Weld keeps it secure.

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