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01-28-2009, 5:27 PM Blindstitch2002 Joined on 05-16-2007 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 5,000 Float bowl repair From Reg in Bristols site Float bowl repair A Spare set of carbs had a split overflow pipe on one float bowl and the other didn't look too healthy either. I have seen and heard of this problem on a few sets of carbs and reckon its an age issue, so finding 2nd hand float bowls isnt always the best move. Some 3/32nd brass pipe from a model shop was used (80pence a foot) as I found this fits snugly into the original. A dremel cutter was used to cut the old pipes off flush with the base and the cutter changed for a narrow engraving tool used to rough up the inner of the old pipe to help the glue key in. 6mm of the end of the new pipe was roughed up and coated with petrol resistant epoxy, then fitted into the hole. (Removing the drain screws allows you to check you havent gone in too far) After the epoxy had cured, I trimmed the new pipes 8mm above the level of the bowl the Dremel was very useful here as it allowed me to cut and trim the brass pipe without distorting it A pretty simple job really, as long as the epoxy really is as petrol proof as it says on the box, then I dont see why I should have any problems. 1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot 1979 Honda Cx500 Custom 1980 Cx500 Deluxe Buy HTTA Items Quick Reference Info    Report

01-28-2009, 5:28 PM Blindstitch2002 Joined on 05-16-2007 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 5,000 Re: Float bowl repair I'm adding this to my quick links post. Do you guys have any tips or alternative parts? http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=197&p=1214#p1214 If all you have is a simple crack it can just be soldered. 1978 Honda Cx500 Maggot 1979 Honda Cx500 Custom 1980 Cx500 Deluxe Buy HTTA Items Quick Reference Info    Report

01-28-2009, 7:30 PM ratliff Joined on 08-30-2008 Carrboro. NC Posts 82 Re: Float bowl repair When I had this issue someone suggested using JB weld instead of the epoxy - worked great for me. 79 CX500c    Report

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