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Old 11-06-2014, 08:39 PM   #1
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Default Tillotson Carb Question

The screwdriver slot is stripped in the small brass jet in the bottom of the carb bowl. Im goin to try to drill it out...does anyone know what size tap I'll need to clean out the threads?
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Old 11-06-2014, 09:00 PM   #2
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Default Re: Tillotson Carb Question

Try a left hand set of drill bits and go slow. The bit may bite and spin the jet out.
It did for me, and Harbor Freight sells left hand bits.
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Old 11-06-2014, 09:30 PM   #3
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Hey thanks Tom ! I'll be goin to Harbor Freight Sat !
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Old 11-06-2014, 10:21 PM   #4
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Default Re: Tillotson Carb Question

I had the same scenario. I used a small easy out after soaking it for a day in PB blaster and it came out easily.
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Old 11-06-2014, 10:23 PM   #5
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Go with what Tom say's, but I believe the jet thread is 8/32.
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Old 11-07-2014, 06:01 AM   #6
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Thanks Dave...i'll try Toms idea first. Joes31..never had much luck with Easy Outs on brass.
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Old 11-08-2014, 11:20 PM   #7
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Thanks Tom Wesenburg...the reverse drill bits did the trick!
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