Phil Carlsen Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hi all, just wondering if there is any tips around for getting a stubborn air screw out of a carb? The head has nothing left on it to grip and it's pretty small to get at, i was thinking maybe to buy an extractor kit but if there's a cheaper alternative i'd rather do that. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hmm, difficult I can only think of a couple of options, both involve some neat drilling 1) Screw extractor. Normally available as part of a set. Drill down the centre of the screw, the extractor then screws in anti clockwise to unscrew the screw 2) You can buy reverse fluted drills. When put against the head of the screw and the drill switched on, it may unscrew the screw. Either of these options is not for someone inexpirienced, risk of damaging the carb Can you get the carb off and take it to a local engineering workshop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Carlsen Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 thanks for the reply, i'm quite capable of doing the job i was just hoping i didn't have to buy an extractor kit.There's a shop near me that could possibly do it, i think i'll take the carb down on monday and see how much he will charge to do it and replace the screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 +1 for the extractor drills, i.e. "Easy out" sets. make sure you know the size of the screw or the part number before you extract it, im not familiar with your bike type but if it is a bleed JET and has a hole in it as soon as you use an extractor on it you will need to replace it as it is no longer a metered size. good luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Take a hack saw and cut a new slot in the screw,even if you have to cut into the carb your not going deep enough to hurt anything. Then warm it up before you try to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambles1980 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 i have had some broken screws removed with a flat headed screw driver pressed againt any part of the screw that is not flush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Carlsen Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 thanks for advice, but sadly is still stuck! I've done the usual flathead screw driver trick but looks like the only way to get this out is extract it. As for the "hacksaw" idea, it's way to deep into the carb to even think about trying that one, I'm going to take the carb off today and see if my local shop will get it out for me without costing much Appreciate all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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