@johneverett3947, that's a great idea! I'll take your good advice. Thanks again for the comments and the input, I really appreciate it. Cheers from Canada!
Had a 140 for many years that had the same slide sticking problem when I bought it. Over tightening the carb flange warps the body and then it’s done. It’s got an o ring be gentle. When replacing the carburetor know that carb tuning is a lost art. Not only do you have to balance the throttle cables, the idle stops, the mixture screws. But the float levels, idle jets, the slide cutaways, the needle jets and main jets all effect balance and performance. By monitoring the spark plug color, you can dial it in. If you have the patience, it’s an interesting journey.😊
@johneverett3947, had some fun with this job. Knowing I would likely replace the carbs I had the freedom to go aggressive trying to fix them. Wondering if anyone else out there has used toothpaste and a 'valve grind' approach to get the slides to work. Toothpaste is just a very mild abrasive, so worked just like a very mild grinding compound and, much to my surprise, it worked really well! In fact it worked so well, and the bike ran so much better, I almost reversed my decision to buy new carbs. For someone on a budget or without the ability to buy new carbs, this would be a good method to get a bike back up to rideable condition without spending money ....just a bit of toothpaste :)
I"ll be synching and setting up the carbs today, so we'll see how she runs. Not holding my breath this will be a final fix, but I think it's going to run much better than before... we'll see :)
@donjendresky4705, thanks very much for letting me know. I'll check them out again next time I need parts. I just might be buying some new carbs so if I do, they'll definitely be one of the companies I'll check with. I have looked at their site before, but its very hard to navigate and find the items I want to buy. That said, I'll give them another shot. Really appreciate your comment, and if you haven't already please subscribe! I could really use a few more subscribers :) Cheers!
Hi @ownersguides, yes you can use a variety of detergents and part cleaners in ultrasonic cleaners. I typically use degreasers like Simple Green or Dawn dishwasher liquid, but you can also use harsher parts cleaners as well. You can also just use plain tap water. If you get a ultrasonic cleaner suggest you google it and do some research on what others have used. For harsher chemicals one of the tricks you can use is to put your parts into a glass jar (like a peanut butter jar) filled with your parts cleaner, and then fill your parts washer with tap water, submerging the peanut butter jar, and that way you use a lot less chemical and it doesn't affect your machine. Definitely google this and do some research if you get an ultrasonic cleaner as there's lot of great information out there. Hope this helps. If you haven't already, please subscribe! I'd really appreciate it :)
Try cleaning with scotch bright red pads (both bore and piston), shouldn't need to replace the carb bodies bud. I've never had to unless the body is cracked. Change all rubber items (O rings, seat, gaskets)
@FuriousGriffin thanks for that info! I have red scotch bright so if I take them apart again, I'll give that a try. The Crest toothpaste worked a charm :) Was a fun little job to do, and if it delays the need to buy new carbs I'd be even happier :)
Last comment for now. Join a Triumph/ Bsa club. The information you can get from the old timers is invaluable. 😊
@johneverett3947, that's a great idea! I'll take your good advice. Thanks again for the comments and the input, I really appreciate it. Cheers from Canada!
Had a 140 for many years that had the same slide sticking problem when I bought it. Over tightening the carb flange warps the body and then it’s done. It’s got an o ring be gentle. When replacing the carburetor know that carb tuning is a lost art. Not only do you have to balance the throttle cables, the idle stops, the mixture screws. But the float levels, idle jets, the slide cutaways, the needle jets and main jets all effect balance and performance. By monitoring the spark plug color, you can dial it in. If you have the patience, it’s an interesting journey.😊
@johneverett3947, had some fun with this job. Knowing I would likely replace the carbs I had the freedom to go aggressive trying to fix them. Wondering if anyone else out there has used toothpaste and a 'valve grind' approach to get the slides to work. Toothpaste is just a very mild abrasive, so worked just like a very mild grinding compound and, much to my surprise, it worked really well! In fact it worked so well, and the bike ran so much better, I almost reversed my decision to buy new carbs. For someone on a budget or without the ability to buy new carbs, this would be a good method to get a bike back up to rideable condition without spending money ....just a bit of toothpaste :)
Great job man, nice outcome eh? :P
I"ll be synching and setting up the carbs today, so we'll see how she runs. Not holding my breath this will be a final fix, but I think it's going to run much better than before... we'll see :)
British Cycle Supply is a really good source for parts. I use them all the time and they have a location in Nova Scotia as well a sthe US
@donjendresky4705, thanks very much for letting me know. I'll check them out again next time I need parts. I just might be buying some new carbs so if I do, they'll definitely be one of the companies I'll check with. I have looked at their site before, but its very hard to navigate and find the items I want to buy. That said, I'll give them another shot. Really appreciate your comment, and if you haven't already please subscribe! I could really use a few more subscribers :) Cheers!
You can use any dishwasher in ultrasonic cleaner? I thought it should be some specific chemical.
Hi @ownersguides, yes you can use a variety of detergents and part cleaners in ultrasonic cleaners. I typically use degreasers like Simple Green or Dawn dishwasher liquid, but you can also use harsher parts cleaners as well. You can also just use plain tap water. If you get a ultrasonic cleaner suggest you google it and do some research on what others have used. For harsher chemicals one of the tricks you can use is to put your parts into a glass jar (like a peanut butter jar) filled with your parts cleaner, and then fill your parts washer with tap water, submerging the peanut butter jar, and that way you use a lot less chemical and it doesn't affect your machine. Definitely google this and do some research if you get an ultrasonic cleaner as there's lot of great information out there. Hope this helps. If you haven't already, please subscribe! I'd really appreciate it :)
@@MadTinkerman Thanks!
Try cleaning with scotch bright red pads (both bore and piston), shouldn't need to replace the carb bodies bud. I've never had to unless the body is cracked. Change all rubber items (O rings, seat, gaskets)
@FuriousGriffin thanks for that info! I have red scotch bright so if I take them apart again, I'll give that a try. The Crest toothpaste worked a charm :) Was a fun little job to do, and if it delays the need to buy new carbs I'd be even happier :)
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