sticking / rusted carb slides

Macgyver5 · Post by **Macgyver5** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:51 am

So I recently bought a 1964 cb77 Superhawk that was in dry storage for 35 years well I've pulled the carbs apart to start with them. I've pulled them both off the bike with the cable still attached because the slides were rusted in a little I've sprayed them with carb cleaner and stripped one of them down with the exception of getting the slide out. I don't want to be rough on it so I'm looking for some options. I've thought about soaking them in an oil bath but don't want to waste the oil if I don't have to. So if there are any ideas out there they would be much appreciated...

I've added a few pics so you'll be able to see what I'm talking about...

Thanks
-Brandon-

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:20 am

I've had this several times. I use P B Blaster and don't get in a hurry. Spray it on several times a day for a couple then pull the cable or put a piece of nylon/plastic between the carb body and slide on the intake side and pry.
Don't use anything that will damage the slide. ..............lm

Macgyver5 wrote:So I recently bought a 1964 cb77 Superhawk that was in dry storage for 35 years well I've pulled the carbs apart to start with them. I've pulled them both off the bike with the cable still attached because the slides were rusted in a little I've sprayed them with carb cleaner and stripped one of them down with the exception of getting the slide out. I don't want to be rough on it so I'm looking for some options. I've thought about soaking them in an oil bath but don't want to waste the oil if I don't have to. So if there are any ideas out there they would be much appreciated...

I've added a few pics so you'll be able to see what I'm talking about...

Thanks
-Brandon-

Macgyver5 · Post by **Macgyver5** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:24 am

lm,
I've sprayed this thing for weeks... I've sprayed it so much it's clean! and still nothing... I'm getting the feeling that I've missed something... I've removed everything from the carb all thats left is the slide and the cable thats attached to it... any ideas / suggestions???

Thanks
Brandon

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:37 am

Have ya tried a paint stripper heat gun or just a hair dryer? It may work. If not. Using pry/pressure at the intake side of the slide leverage the slide with any tool that will fit into the cut away area of the slide. Be careful so ya don't put a couple of dings in the slide. If you do and can get it out a fine cut file will smooth the slide. .................lm

Macgyver5 wrote:lm,
I've sprayed this thing for weeks... I've sprayed it so much it's clean! and still nothing... I'm getting the feeling that I've missed something... I've removed everything from the carb all thats left is the slide and the cable thats attached to it... any ideas / suggestions???

Thanks
Brandon

piecutter · Post by **piecutter** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:23 pm

Sometimes what's got it stuck is only soluble in water. Try it, you may be suprised.

Superchicken · Post by **Superchicken** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:26 pm

pour boiling water on it, from your teapot

Superchicken · Post by **Superchicken** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:31 pm

try turning the idel speed screws in an see if they begin to move. they are on the side and have knerled heads, use a small screwdriver.

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