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techtalk:ih:carb01q [2019/10/17 02:20]
hippysmack [Rebuild Kit]
techtalk:ih:carb01q [2020/04/01 20:17]
hippysmack [IH: Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust Systems - Sub-01Q]
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 The change was made after the Sportster began using the Keihin carburetor so this would'​ve affected the L76 and E77 carbs. \\ The change was made after the Sportster began using the Keihin carburetor so this would'​ve affected the L76 and E77 carbs. \\
  
 +===== Idle Transfer Ports =====
 +These are four holes (as viewed from the upper inside of the venture from the engine side). \\
 +  * Check that the ports are not gunked up and are free of obstructions.
 +  * Check that the Welch plug over the top of them isn't leaking. \\ It's good to remove any old sealer over the Welch plug and install some fresh. Read about [[techtalk:​ih:​carb01q#​welch_plug|Welch Plugs]] below.
 +  * If you've dunked the carb in carb cleaner, any sealant that was around the Welch plug would now be compromised and resealing is a must.
 ===== Jets ===== ===== Jets =====
 {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​keihin_jets_by_billblack_-_cropped-annotated.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo by billblack of the XLFORUM, cropped & annotated by Hippysmack http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=4770495&​highlight=keihin+bowl#​post4770495)) \\ {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​keihin_jets_by_billblack_-_cropped-annotated.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo by billblack of the XLFORUM, cropped & annotated by Hippysmack http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=4770495&​highlight=keihin+bowl#​post4770495)) \\
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 {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​86_keihin_carb_repair_1_by_bustakneecap.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by bustakneecap of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=3864149)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​86_keihin_carb_repair_2_by_bustakneecap.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by bustakneecap of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=3864149)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​86_keihin_carb_repair_3_by_bustakneecap.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by bustakneecap of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=3864149)) \\ {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​86_keihin_carb_repair_1_by_bustakneecap.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by bustakneecap of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=3864149)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​86_keihin_carb_repair_2_by_bustakneecap.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by bustakneecap of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=3864149)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​carb:​86_keihin_carb_repair_3_by_bustakneecap.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by bustakneecap of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=3864149)) \\
  
 +===== Choke Rod / Cable =====
 +
 +The old factory steel choke wire and the steel bracket works best. \\
 +When the bike backfires, it resists slapping the choke shut. \\
 +The cable type ones allow more flex at the bracket and subsequently the choke plate. \\
 ===== High Altitude Modification Kit ===== ===== High Altitude Modification Kit =====