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Carter YFA overhaul questions
Getting ready to overhaul my first Carter YFA and have a couple questions:
Besides the main body, what else goes in to soak in the carburetor cleaner? |
I did the top and any metal parts.
Make sure you pull out any of the jets. The break down paper is good for pulling it apart and putting it back together. Plastic & rubber parts are a no go in the cleaner. When I did mine I found someone was into the carb before me, lost screws and left holes empty, used sheet metal screws in other holes and lost shims for the accel pump. I was able to find screws in my nuts / bolts / screws bins and was ok with out the missing shim so far. Dave ---- |
Originally Posted by FuzzFace2
(Post 18476884)
I did the top and any metal parts.
Make sure you pull out any of the jets. The break down paper is good for pulling it apart and putting it back together. Plastic & rubber parts are a no go in the cleaner. When I did mine I found someone was into the carb before me, lost screws and left holes empty, used sheet metal screws in other holes and lost shims for the accel pump. I was able to find screws in my nuts / bolts / screws bins and was ok with out the missing shim so far. Dave ---- |
All rubber and plastic comes off. I like to take everything off except the throttle plate and shaft. Not Necessary and increases chance you’ll lose something or forget how it goes back together. after taking apart I wash with hot soapy water and then spray down with gas or canned carb cleaner and maybe brush. then It goes into the carb dip overnight if bad enough. followed by soapy water to neutralize the dip and then spray and brush. I also use a guitar string and Canned air to get into the nooks and crannies. Finally I coat in WD-40 or silicone to prevent rust and reassemble. Theres a good YouTube series on the YF by a fellow named Mike. |
I like to take everything off except the throttle plate and shaft. Most of the time you strip the screws so they stay. Dave ---- |
Originally Posted by FuzzFace2
(Post 18477413)
They are also hard to remove because the screws are staked over so they don't shake loose and go thru the motor.
Most of the time you strip the screws so they stay. Dave ---- |
I should also of added that if you do get it apart the "disc" has to go back in the same way it came out.
If not the disc can bind and keep the throttle from closing all the way or opening. So it is best to just not touch the throttle shaft & disc. Dave ---- |
Luckily I have the bad one plus 2 more, to look at in case I get stuck on reassembly
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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...416d976bad.jpg Getting ready to set the float, says 25/32 for the float level, and 1-19/32 on float drop. But I can't make heads or tails of where those are on the gauge that came in the kit (photos attached. |
Carter YF Technical Looks like they changed specs over the years too, make sure you're working off the right manual. |
Originally Posted by Tedster9
(Post 18481521)
Carter YF Technical Looks like they changed specs over the years too, make sure you're working off the right manual. |
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