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techtalk:evo:carb01a [2019/10/15 19:29] hippysmack [Vacuum Slide / Diaphragm] |
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| Hole size comparison ((photo by Matt Black of the XLFORUM, annotated by Hippysmack http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2068828&page=6)) | Torn rubber. ((photo by intoanother of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5686664)) | | | Hole size comparison ((photo by Matt Black of the XLFORUM, annotated by Hippysmack http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2068828&page=6)) | Torn rubber. ((photo by intoanother of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5686664)) | | ||
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+ | **Installing the slide diaphragm**: ((HD Tech Tip #12 dated February 1988)) \\ | ||
+ | The diaphragm has the appearance of being swollen and seems too large to fit into it's groove. That's not really accurate. \\ | ||
+ | The repeated up and down movement of the diaphragm causes it to stretch and makes reassembly tricky. \\ | ||
+ | Try using the black plastic top of the carb to position the diaphragm. \\ | ||
+ | It will not only allow you to evenly push the diaphragm into the groove, but you can wiggle the top and "feel" that the diaphragm is in it's proper location. \\ | ||
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You can also use a spray bottle of water or run spit around the seal and carb throat to install the carb to seal. \\ | You can also use a spray bottle of water or run spit around the seal and carb throat to install the carb to seal. \\ | ||
The seal must be replaced periodically. \\ | The seal must be replaced periodically. \\ | ||
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+ | When the diaphragm is correct you can cycle the slide with a finger and when you release it you get a Darth Vader breathing kind of sound and the slide doesn't slam shut. ((rocketmangb of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2068828&page=6)) \\ | ||