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So who else cleans carbs?

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Or better yet, where can I get a drop in replacement. Something I can just hook up and go, no adjustments. I will sell my old ones
 
We have a few shop owners on this forum, Minnetonka4me. Ski-d00, Sportster-2001-951C-Stock and a few others.

Maybe I'll start a thread asking who owns a shop.
 
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If you decide to buy new carbs then make sure they're properly set up for your ski. The jets need to be the correct orifice size and the pop off needs to be correct for the flame arrestor air box you're using,
 
Hicktown said:
What happened to Dr. Honda? I was just getting ready to send my carbs over to him.
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He is shifting his career around. As a result, he is not in a position to have the time required to rebuild carbs at this time.


Repairing and selling iPads, iPhones and Mini iPads.
 
Hmm, ok. Well in that case, I'm in the same position as the OP. If anyone can rebuild my carbs, or provide me with a pair of 787 carbs that have already been rebuilt, please let me know.
 
I would be tempted to offer, but considering the amount of time and carb cleaner that some of the carbs i've sent to Dr. Honda have used, i'd be hesitant to offer. with the proper tools and parts, it really is pretty straightforward. the big worry is stripping screws, and someone (like me) sending you a set of carbs packed to the brim with green crap.
 
I can handle a few here and there...and can def help out in the winter, but I end up rebuilding so many carbs locally and for resale machines I almost hate doing it. I do always keep OEM kits in stock. Let me know if I can help.
 
I say send them to Minnetonka! Minnetonka, you need to charge something to make it fun.

Or just get new, and once the new are running properly then send your originals to Minnetonka so he can recycle them in his off time.

Let's not throw those rebuildable carbs away, guys! Already it's hard enough to find parts for the antiques and I often have to strip parts off spares to recycle them.

Assuming Minnetonka wants them..., I can't imagine why not.
 
LOL well I just put away 8 sets of 787 carbs in a bin for sale...

Oh I definitely charge. $60 per carb labor + parts + shipping.
 
Ya know they're really not all that hard to do, just time consuming. I rebuilt mine myself, it's mostly just a matter of cleaning them up, as I remember I needed very few parts. I used a manual from Mikuni I think Sportster posted the manual. I would suggest taking lots of pictures it should make re-assembly easier, and get genuine Mikuni kits or parts.

I think this is the manual.

http://www.mikuni.com/pdf/sbn_manual.pdf

Lou
 
Lake Sailor said:
I just ordered new from OSD Marine. About $200, they claim they will set it up anyway you want. They replace those four cover screws with socket heads. Never bought from them, and I expect I'll just have to trust 'em. Not going to bust open a new carb :)

http://osdparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_free_shipping_info&cPath=595_602_1&products_id=3098

If I wanted to bust into one, I'd buy used and re-build myself. LOL, I got enough going on, plus I hate carb work.
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It really isn't that difficult but there are some small parts involved, so it is a little tedious. I know I can't reassemble one and get the metering spring properly positioned or read the stamped orifice numbers without using my eyeglasses and a magnifier. That's an impressive level of service from OSD, it's encouraging to hear they're able to accomplish that.
 
Considering that a carb cleaning is 300 with parts and stuff and mine are 14 years old. With a new one is in the 400 range, I just assume replace at this point. So if I get new ones, what's involved? I keep reading they need new jets and need to be adjusted. How do you adjust them?
 
Check with the company you buy them from, they should be able to provide the carbs properly calibrated for your application so you don't have to disassemble them. Make sure to provide the details of your ski and engine size including year, and ask them specifically if the carbs will be correctly calibrated using the correct sized jets and pop-off setting. They should know those details and send you properly configured carbs, else you may have to disassemble them and swap out the jets, which defeats the entire purpose of buying new carbs.

There are only five external adjustments on a dual carb setup, the new carbs should come with full instructions on how to fine tune them. If not, obtain a copy of the BRP factory service manual for your ski, there are instructions for the factory settings in the carb section which are specific to your engine/ski combination. Basically, you need to make sure the low and high speed mixture screws are positioned correctly before installing the carbs, and once installed and running adjust the single screw for idle speed, target is 1500RPM in water or ~3000RPM out of water.
 
When I ordered I specified all the data from the shop manual: Main jet, pilot jet, spring force and return orifice size. I asked if they checked pop-off, reply was, since a new carb, not necessary. Still chewing on that :confused:

Anyway, as I will keep my busted carb, I guess I can practice on it, decide if I want to do future rebuilds or not :)

Saw today there are LABELS ON THE EDITOR BUTTONS. How cool is that?
 
Pop off is necessary even on a new carb to make sure to make sure...

A. That it has the correct n&s and spring.
B. To make sure needle and seat hold air.


I have had one Genuine needle and seat leak/fail right out of the bag.
 
I've had a new metering seat with a burr on it, the needle operation was inconsistent. Some rebuilders like to polish the seat surface with lapping compound on the end of a q-tip but I can't say I've ever gone that far, LOL.
 
Alright well I guess I'll find a Mikuni vendor that will set them to spec and get a pop off tester so I can check their work.
 
I dont want to sound like you would be wrecking my day asking for carb work....its not like that I'm just whining. Its not very fun work but if you need it done im here to help.
 
Right, if you want new then OSD sells them I think. Here on this link they provide carb specs too, and I'm sure they can provide a correctly calibrated carb if you give them correct model, engine, and year.

http://www.seadoosource.com/carbreference.html

Six of one, half dozen of the other I guess.. You will receive good service from Minnetonka as well, betcha he checks pop-off before shipping them.
 
Yeah your gonna save at least a few dollars getting the old ones rebuilt, but if you have some nasty, corroded, rusty carbs... buying the new ones at those prices are a no brainer.
 
Speaking of pop-off test, shop manual seems to show that it can be done with carb fully assembled. Agree?

Any Don't Do's here?

If so, I thing I can rig up to test, but I don't wanna open 'er up :)

Thx
 
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