How to get float needle out

[Ajf]

Hello. Can someone tell me how to get a float needle out of a Bing carburetor. I'm also looking for a correct replacement for a 24mm Bing. Thanks

[KJDonovan]

Aaron,
I am assuming you mean a float needle seat.  If that's the case find a bottom tap that is just a hare bigger then the inside diameter of the float needle seat.  You don't want to use one that's too big, because it will cut through the wall of the float needle seat and into the aluminum.  Anyway, thread it into the float needle seat, making sure you go in straight.  When it bottoms out take a pair of vice grips and clip them to the end of the tap.  Then gently tap the vice grips until the seat pulls free from the carb body.  Charlie at Bing Carb can set you up with a new seat.  1-800-309-2464

Thanks,

Kevin

[Ajf]

Kevin,
Thanks for the response. I couldn't get the needle out of the seat. It was stuck pretty good but I got it out with a small screw driver. The slide and choke were also stuck and I dropped it in some boiling water to get them to free up. The boiling water worked great. Thanks for the tip on the seat, it looks like it will need replaced.

Aaron Friedl

[gooddirt]

I thought you wanted a carb you could just bolt on and go....[^]

[Ajf]

No. I was looking for a specific carburetor for a correct restoration and I was able to locate one from a member but it needed cleaned up and rebuilt. It's actually cleaning up pretty good and I'm very greatful for all the help I've received from the group.

[gooddirt]

I have very good iron Barrel carbs; if you find the one you have belongs back in a pond.

[wfopete]

For your seat you may want to try get some metal polish on the end of a Q-tip and place the Q-Tip in a cordless drill.  Run the Q-Tip into the seat and check the seat when the Q-tip it starts to turn black. Repeat as needed and then run a clean Q-Tip to finish it off, again repeat as needed until the seat is mirror shiny.  If you can see any imperfections in the seat replace it, if not it should be good to run.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

[Ajf]

quote:Originally posted by gooddirt

I have very good iron Barrel carbs; if you find the one you have belongs back in a pond.

ok. Thank you

[Ajf]

quote:Originally posted by wfopete

For your seat you may want to try get some metal polish on the end of a Q-tip and place the Q-Tip in a cordless drill.  Run the Q-Tip into the seat and check the seat when the Q-tip it starts to turn black. Repeat as needed and then run a clean Q-Tip to finish it off, again repeat as needed until the seat is mirror shiny.  If you can see any imperfections in the seat replace it, if not it should be good to run.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

Thanks for the tip. I ordered a new float needle. The seat looks good after a polish. So far everything seemed to clean up pretty good there was some white corrosion in the bowl and the lower part of the body under the bowl. There wasn't any in the jet areas but I soaked the lower and the bowl in some vinegar and most of its gone. What causes this white corrosion and any tips on getting rid of it.

[wfopete]

I have had good results with soda blasting. If you have a air compressor it is a pretty EZ (but somewhat messy) way to clean carb bodies.  The results are better than any chemical dip I have tried.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good