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Re: Carb Question

To: martin@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk
Subject: Re: Carb Question
From: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 15:43:45 -0400 (EDT)
Hi, Martin.

A frozen lifting pin is no big deal.  Doesn't affect the carb's
operation at all.  To free it, WD-40, PBlaster, LiquidWrench,
something like that should help.  Maybe white vinegar.  I then pull
the circlip loose and move the pin with a copper or plastic-head
hammer.

Donald.

> From: "Martin Pearce" <martin@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
> Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 19:47:28 +0100
> 
> Just replaced the needles and the jets on my twin SUs (63 Spit 4) and notice
> that on the carb furthest away from the driver, the Piston Lifting Pin is
> solid and wont budge.  Firstly, I am presuming it shouldnt be like that?
> Secondly, how do I free it (is it a case of a good dose of WD40?  Thirdly,
> what problems is it likely to have caused?
> 
> Thank you.

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