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| ====== Repairing a Broken Enrichener Knob ====== | ====== Repairing a Broken Enrichener Knob ====== | ||
| + | The enrichener knob is plastic and can sometimes break. \ | ||
| + | If you just want to swap to another style for looks, there is no set screw to remove it as it is molded onto the pull rod. \\ | ||
| + | So it'll either have to be broken or cut off. \\ | ||
| + | Several options can be had to replace the knob. It can be done without removing the carb from the bike. \\ | ||
| + | Any knob with a set screw will work as a replacement or you can find something like a large dice or mini Q-ball, drill a hole and epoxy it on. \\ | ||
| + | You can go to your local home improvement store and purchase a nice looking kitchen drawer pull knob. ((Simon of the XLFORUM https:// | ||
| + | Enlarge the hole with a drill bit to rod and then glue it in place with epoxy. \\ | ||
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| - | \\ | + | ====== Mooneyes Knob ====== |
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| + | The ID of the knob was originally too small so it was drilled out to fit. \\ | ||
| + | The tools below were used for the replacement. \\ | ||
| + | Before you remove the knob scribe the choke rod where it meets the knob with a nail. \\ | ||
| + | This is to make sure the new knob ends up in the same place when it's pushed all the way in. \\ | ||
| + | Next, a pair of metal shears were used to chip away at the plastic. Don't be in a hurry and don't tug, bend or pull on it. Just cut small pieces. \\ | ||
| + | It takes a while but it will come off. Make sure to wear eye protection since the plastic will fly all over the garage when cutting on it. | ||
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| + | If the ID of the new knob is too small, you'll need to drill the hole out larger to go over the stud. \\ | ||
| + | Start with a small bit and work your way up with larger bits until it fits the rod. \\ | ||
| + | Note: Drilling into plastic creates heat which melts the ID larger than the drill bit. \\ | ||
| + | So using a bit exact the exact size of the rod may result in a hole that's too big. \\ | ||
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| + | After drilling, it was found that the hole wasn't quite deep enough. \\ | ||
| + | So a drill bit was taped off to mark the correct depth to make and the knob was re-drilled until it met the tape line. \\ | ||
| + | Then the knob was installed on the rod with thread sealer (nail polish in this instance) and the set screw tightened up. \\ | ||
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