I have been around awhile and its getting rare to see a slick tip. This was amazing, well done sir! I was very concerned about breaking the carb I just tore down with a stuck pin. One hit and it came right out like nothing!
just want to let you know your trick worked. Have a Briggs carb with a stuck pin. I backed off the tension of the punch quite a bit. Second tap popped the pin. Thanks
Using fuel with ethanol or fuel without a stabilizer also cause this problem of making the float pin seize in the two holes. Great tip since it is very easy to break off one of those arms as you noted and then your replacing the carb.
I tried everything on my carburetor trying to get that pain out could not get it I thought you was crazy for that punch thing well I went bought one tried it and it works
Not possible on Keihin PB49A, from 2006 Honda 599. The float shafts are obstructed on one side. I tried that way before watching this and found access is too obstructed to reach the pin on the only side the pin can't come out of.
I have a carburetor on my 1988 Ski-Doo and one side has a head on the PIN almost like a nail and the other side does not I tried using the mechanical punch and it's still won't come out are there any other methods
Do me a favor and tell what what you searched before, maybe I can update the tags and hopefully help someone else. Don't tell me what lead you here, tell me what didn't and I'll see what I can do!
@@EliminatorPerformance Really, my bad. I think your description is very clear and concise. I just didn't think to go generic when I ran into this problem. Instead, I started by looking for advice specific to the carburetor itself by manufacturer and part #. I thought it was something I didn't understand about how to remove that particular carb's pin, even though all carb cleaning videos I found showed the removal of the pin by simply pressing on one end. None showed a stuck pin, or discussed what to do if it was stuck. I thought about using the 'hammer method' that you also had in your video, but ultimately I used a pair of vice grips to pull and twist the pin to try to free. Got through one of the float towers and thought I was going to be good. But I guess I wasn't twisting strictly along the pin's center and put too much pressure on the remaining tower.
Yea they get seized and it's a huge deal because those float towers are so thin, and it's only cast aluminum. Not to worry though, at least you know for next time!
Something so simple, yet so effective! Just remember, I didn't always know about this trick either. Decided to share it with my viewers in hopes of helping others!
I think it should be called an axle pin. All the other names for it are not very good. The other method for getting it unstuck is heating and quenching. Eventually that also works. This method with the center punch is so successful because all the force is directed to the one small surface.
@@EliminatorPerformance Then you have limited experience . This violent action will assuredly damage a vintage carb body. I find it disturbing that you seem to consider yourself some kind of self appointed expert.
@@tschramel I've done it to Lawnboy carbs from the 70's and they were just fine. You have to understand that the spring tension on these are adjustable. You can turn the shock up or down.
@@EliminatorPerformance Your position is indefensible. If you had any sense you would admit there's no way to know every situation and therefore saying this will work in every case is not just absurd, it's wreckless . It's called the Dunning-Kruger effect. You're just too dumb to know it.
I have been around awhile and its getting rare to see a slick tip. This was amazing, well done sir! I was very concerned about breaking the carb I just tore down with a stuck pin. One hit and it came right out like nothing!
Yes I was amazed when I 1st learned this and had to make a video to share this. Thanks for watching!
just want to let you know your trick worked. Have a Briggs carb with a stuck pin. I backed off the tension of the punch quite a bit. Second tap popped the pin. Thanks
Works like a charm 90% of the time! Thanks for watching!
Just tried this method on a Keihin CV carb off a HD Sportster, worked perfect! Thank you!!
Ok so I tried everything and this right here was the only thing that worked 😆 thank you!
Using fuel with ethanol or fuel without a stabilizer also cause this problem of making the float pin seize in the two holes. Great tip since it is very easy to break off one of those arms as you noted and then your replacing the carb.
Life saver. One of the best trick I ever learn. Thank YOU.
Thanks for watching!
Man, this video saved me some time and a headache. Thank you
Nice tip..thanks..merry Christmas!
Thanks Vernon, merry Christmas to you as well!
WOW i use tht tool everyday. Never thought about using that, IT WORKED
Thanks for watching!
I tried everything on my carburetor trying to get that pain out could not get it I thought you was crazy for that punch thing well I went bought one tried it and it works
Haha yea, it worked the 2nd time for me! Popped it right out, thanks for watching!
Yeah, I tried too and it fucking smoothly works as that punch was made for that.
A suggestion is to grind the pointed tip flat on the punch. The will eliminate the possibility of mushrooming the end of the pin.
Not possible on Keihin PB49A, from 2006 Honda 599.
The float shafts are obstructed on one side. I tried that way before watching this and found access is too obstructed to reach the pin on the only side the pin can't come out of.
I have a carburetor on my 1988 Ski-Doo and one side has a head on the PIN almost like a nail and the other side does not I tried using the mechanical punch and it's still won't come out are there any other methods
Patience, and lubricants lol about all I can offer for advice!
Would not have thought of this, but it worked great. Also not sure I knew before that thing clicks.
That worked. Thank you!
This worker for my xt225 yamaha carb. THANK YOU!!!!!
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
AWESOME hack ! THANKS !
Thanks for watching!
My pin doesn't stick out on either side it's flush and I can't get mine to move. It on a keihin carb Honda 3 wheeler. Any suggestions?
Have you tried using this tool? It's called a spring loaded center punch and it works amazingly well.
@@EliminatorPerformance no I haven't tried one of those. Are those available at like AutoZone or other auto parts store?
Yes, would highly recommend this method. It won't damage the posts like hammering will.
@@EliminatorPerformance I got one and it worked!!! Popped that sucker out no problem. Thanks for help.
Awesome, glad I could help!
Cool stuff. Thank You’ll 😊
clear and concise. Subscribed!
Thanks bro, it worked great!
Your my best friend now
Wish I would have known this before I broke one of my post. How much would someone charge to weld it back into place?
@ Aadrien Watkins You're not going to like the price that a shop will charge to TIG Weld the post back on. Purchase a replacement carburetor.
@@mc2whls super hard trying to find one for a 92 Yamaha Seca II.
@@aadrienwatkins8057 I have motorcycles older than yours. It's just about impossible to find any parts for an 80's Suzuki.
Like another commenter or two, I wish I'd found this before I broke off one of the aluminum arms. Luckily, I found a replacement carburetor for $30.
Do me a favor and tell what what you searched before, maybe I can update the tags and hopefully help someone else. Don't tell me what lead you here, tell me what didn't and I'll see what I can do!
@@EliminatorPerformance Really, my bad. I think your description is very clear and concise. I just didn't think to go generic when I ran into this problem. Instead, I started by looking for advice specific to the carburetor itself by manufacturer and part #. I thought it was something I didn't understand about how to remove that particular carb's pin, even though all carb cleaning videos I found showed the removal of the pin by simply pressing on one end. None showed a stuck pin, or discussed what to do if it was stuck.
I thought about using the 'hammer method' that you also had in your video, but ultimately I used a pair of vice grips to pull and twist the pin to try to free. Got through one of the float towers and thought I was going to be good. But I guess I wasn't twisting strictly along the pin's center and put too much pressure on the remaining tower.
Yea they get seized and it's a huge deal because those float towers are so thin, and it's only cast aluminum. Not to worry though, at least you know for next time!
Thats just 1 singl carb what about all 4 how are you gonna lay those down to pop the pin out?
@ sabrom If working on a 4 bank carburetor setup. You'll need to remove the carburetors from the brackets and work on them individually.
Simple enough im kicking myself in the butt for not thinking of it first lol.
Something so simple, yet so effective! Just remember, I didn't always know about this trick either. Decided to share it with my viewers in hopes of helping others!
That is not float pin… that is hinge.
I think it should be called an axle pin. All the other names for it are not very good. The other method for getting it unstuck is heating and quenching. Eventually that also works. This method with the center punch is so successful because all the force is directed to the one small surface.
You should change the name of this to how to break off the float tower and ruin your carburetor.
I've used this technique whenever I have a stuck float rod and have never broken a single float rod tower.
@@EliminatorPerformance Then you have limited experience . This violent action will assuredly damage a vintage carb body. I find it disturbing that you seem to consider yourself some kind of self appointed expert.
@@tschramel I've done it to Lawnboy carbs from the 70's and they were just fine. You have to understand that the spring tension on these are adjustable. You can turn the shock up or down.
@@EliminatorPerformance Your position is indefensible. If you had any sense you would admit there's no way to know every situation and therefore saying this will work in every case is not just absurd, it's wreckless . It's called the Dunning-Kruger effect. You're just too dumb to know it.
@ tschramel You are a TROLL with a very limited skill set if you broke the carburetor using this method.