[JTKMX]

How are the various jets and needle accessed for changes/adjustments?

I have to pull the needles and I need to know what I am doing.

 

[peke]

Maybe this will help. It's in French but has many clear pics.

http://jeepgarage.free.fr/prepacarbu.html

Enjoy

 

[Brooksie]

Absolutely fantastic help!! Thanks!

 

[Brooksie]

Peke-your help could not have come at a better time! I am installing an air box removal kit and the pictures were invaluable. This is what the true spirit of this forum is all about. People like you really get it. Merci!

 

[sweatmachine]

also, check out Dinqua's site

click

 

[Brooksie]

All I can say is "WOW!". This stuff will be a great help. You guys are the best!!!

 

[sweatmachine]

I found it unnecessary to remove the carbs to rejet, just stick a phillips bit into a 5/8s (is it?) socket and use your ratchet. You have to be really careful not to strip the carb screws, they are total junk and strip very easily.

Don't even think about rejetting without ordering the carb screw kit from newbonneville.com and at only a few bucks it is definately worth it.

you'll have to removed the tank to access the needles, and have a good long skinny pair of needle nose pliers handy to pull the needles out of the top (no need to remove the diaphragm).

Once you rejet one time you'll be an expert, but don't do it without the carb screw kit, or you'll be screwed.

Please be careful with the stock screws, they really do strip in no time.

I welded this screw driver bit into this socket, but this is what you'll need to rejet without removing the carbs:

[ This message was edited by: sweatmachine on 2006-11-03 14:55 ]

 

[sweatmachine]

maybe it's 3/8s, hell I don't remember.

 

[AVMECH]

Apex bits should fit a 1/4 inch socket. Craftsman has a 90 degree ratcheting screwdriver for around 10 dollars. it is about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide with the bit holder sticking perpendicular out the end. I was able to get them all without stripping. If they feel like it might strip, put some valve lapping compound (available at most auto store) on the bit. This really improves grab. The pilot jets are a challange to get out, but I happened to have a small Harbour Freight screwdriver around that was constructed out of poor quality bendable steel. Made a great long reach 90. I never did get that new screw kit, but I plan to when I rejet after a home airbox removal.