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Idle mixture screw source?

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:48 pm
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
Another one of those not so pleasant discoveries from the dastardly previous owner, messed up idle mixture screws.
Should i be buying oem parts or are the ones that come in re-build kits good enough?
I wonder if they are still available.

Re: Idle mixture screw source?

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:15 pm
by zxbob
I have some good used ones - how many are you looking for ?

Bob

Re: Idle mixture screw source?

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:48 am
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
Bob, thanks for the offer.
Right now i have a set of K&L rebuild kits that do contain the idle mixture screws. I have seen in some of the older threads about the poor quality of certain aftermarket carb parts, usually pertaining to needles and rubber bits.
If i do end needing some oem parts i will contact you.

Re: Idle mixture screw source?

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:02 am
by EMS
It may be a good idea to try to get your hands on a spare set of carbs for parts. Something incomplete and less expensive to obtain components from. I know, it may be difficult, but ever so often an opportunity pops up and should not be missed. I bought banks of carbs for less than $80.-

Re: Idle mixture screw source?

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:39 pm
by daves79x
I have not had, nor have I heard of any problems related to using the aftermarket pilot screws. The aluminum washers supplied with them are not so good - save the original ss ones if you can.

Dave

Re: Idle mixture screw source?

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 11:50 am
by cbxtc6
Kawasaki part# 16014-1080 will work.