removing carb on new os18tm???

[Socomgod 420]

Got my new os today! I sealed the backplate, now I would like to seal the carb. I took the bolt off of the pinch screw but the carb wont budge. What should I do? I was going to tap it loose but I don't want to harm it.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance,
Brian

 

[Bryson]

Well if it wont come out then maby its already seald pretty good. I wouldnt mess with it if it wasn't comeing out.

Bryson

 

[jetmechG550]

I think you actually have to remove the bolt completely to get the carb out.

 

[jon2]

Jetis correct. Having the bolt on can cause it to be misaligned when pulling on the carb. A new 18TM should not have the carb installed. It should be apart....if new in box.

 

[scoobydoo2u]

mine was new in box from towers and it was installed..:\

 

[jon2]

hmmm.. don't know what to tell ya.

 

[jetmechG550]

He's trying to take it out.

 

[jon2]

I understand that jet..just why the carb was on his and not mine....Oh well.

 

[bourney2006]

try pulling and turning it at the same time. Thats how i get mine out.
and wobble it around a bit

 

[Monkey Wrench]

The carb on my 18TM was on, NIB as well. Maybe your's was off because you live in California and no doubt having it on during shipping has been known to cause cancer, Jon2!! :whack:

As to removing it, Jet's right, you have to pull the entire bolt out to pull the carb off. If it's still tight, hit it with a heat gun for a minute.

 

[jon2]

The carb on my 18TM was on, NIB as well. Maybe your's was off because you live in California and no doubt having it on during shipping has been known to cause cancer, Jon2!! :whack:

As to removing it, Jet's right, you have to pull the entire bolt out to pull the carb off. If it's still tight, hit it with a heat gun for a minute.

LMAO... I am cancer free!!!

 

[jetmechG550]

Ok , I missed part of that. Me cornfuzzed!