jlsparky7 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 I did a short how-to on cleaning your carb. I hope this helps people that are uncomfortable with doing it themselves. It is really very simple. Once you do it you wont ever forget how. This stock carb is off of a 2002 blaster, but all of them are the same. I am going to assume that you know how to remove to carb from the quad. It is simply 2 screws, the fuel line, and unscrewing the top of the carb that which should be fairly obvious and simple. I would like to say in advance that I am not responsible for anything that you mess up. Some people may have there own opinions on how to clean there carb but this is how I do mine. If you would like to add in more tips feel free. Here are the tools you will need 1. Carb cleaner 2. Clean rag 3. Medium sized philips and standard screwdrivers 4. Small or medium sized adjustable wrench 1.First Get your tools together. 2.Remove the pilot jet (idle jet) and spray with carb cleaner. (remember how many turns it is out from being all the way in if you dont know how to adjust it.) 3.Heres what it looks like, There is a small spring that sits on the end of it. Dont lose it and make sure to reinstall it. 4.Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the carb that hold on the float bowl (be careful these have been known to strip very easily) 5.This is what you should see. The brass nut in the center is your main jet. (usually this will get gummed up or clogged, spray this whole area with carb cleaner but try to avoid the gasket) 6.Remove the main jet and plastic shroud and spray them (the jets are usually brass so be careful) 7.Here is the main jet (has a number stamped on it which is the main jet size. The bigger the number the bigger the hole to allow more fuel flow) 8.Here is the inside of the top of the carb. Make sure you spray out the inside of the needle jet real good as well as were the carb slide rubs. 9.Here is the slide, the notch in the slide needs to line up with the pin in the picture above for proper installation. 10.Spray out the overflow tube with carb cleaner Quote
jlsparky7 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) 11. Dont forget this one too. 12. For cleaning your choke pull this little rubber peice back 13.Use your adjustable wrench to unscrew the nut holding the choke in 14. Pull out the choke and spray it with carb cleaner Heres my HUGE 24" wrench. It was cheaper at harbor freight than buying axle wrenches from rmatv. Thats my cousins blaster axle laying next to it. (just a random extra) Follow the instructions backwords for reinstalling your carb. Be careful of the needle, they have been known to bend. Hope this helps. Any questions feel free to ask. There is a rubber tube that connects the 2 carbs, make sure that is reinstalled when you put the carbs back on. This how to was done on a blaster and they only have 1 carb so I couldnt get a pic of the rubber tube. Edited February 28, 2009 by jlsparky7 Quote
blaster2006 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) isnt it also good to take out the pilot jet, and spray it and unclog that area? and spray it with carb cleaner? oh and after we spray the parts as mentioned with carb cleaner... do we have to then re clean it with gasoline? or we bolt it back with the carb cleaner fluid still on the carb? Edited February 28, 2009 by blaster2006 Quote
jlsparky7 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Posted February 28, 2009 isnt it also good to take out the pilot jet, and spray it and unclog that area? and spray it with carb cleaner? oh and after we spray the parts as mentioned with carb cleaner... do we have to then re clean it with gasoline? or we bolt it back with the carb cleaner fluid still on the carb? Yes, you spray everything you see other than the gasket with carb cleaner. No you do not need to reclean with gasoline. Quote
SAVAGE420 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Good write up . Should be pinned. :thumbsup: Quote
2001Stroker Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 I always take out both jets, and make sure they are good and clean. I use a torch tip cleaner to clean in there real good. I've actually had a pilot clogged, and it worked perfect. Quote
RollinRhino Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) I strip mine down to the bare body and soak it for a day in Gunk engine cleaner. After it has soaked I take and old toothbrush and work the body and float bowl over real good until all the grease and grime are washed completely off. When buying the Gunk, get the gallon can, it costs like 20 bucks but its great. It makes the aluminum look new when you dry it off with air. I let the parts minus the float, soak as well. Inspect them after cleanup. Slap it together then your off. Edited February 28, 2009 by RollinRhino Quote
dbdragracing Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Where is the pilot at? I was told this may be my problem causing my Banshee not to idle. Also, will the choke stay out on its own or will it go back into the carb when you release it? Thanks. Quote
Rodneya Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 2.Remove the pilot jet (idle jet) and spray with carb cleaner. That's the air screw, not the pilot jet. try take the photos from further away and then crop them before posting. Blurred pics are a waste of time. Banshee jetting faq dbdragracing, Check out this link. There are some photos there that show all the parts of your carbs. And yes, the choke should stay out on its own. Quote
jlsparky7 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 2.Remove the pilot jet (idle jet) and spray with carb cleaner. That's the air screw, not the pilot jet. try take the photos from further away and then crop them before posting. Blurred pics are a waste of time. Banshee jetting faq dbdragracing, Check out this link. There are some photos there that show all the parts of your carbs. And yes, the choke should stay out on its own. I dont think they are blurry. Thats as good as its gunna get with a $100 4 year old camera. Quote
CJ PERFORMANCE Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 And here i thought you just threw em in the dishwasher and called it a day. Nice write up Quote
Mjv420 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 Overall decent guide besides the fact you did not pull the pilot. Quote
peterlocal22 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 I did a short how-to on cleaning your carb. I hope this helps people that are uncomfortable with doing it themselves. It is really very simple. Once you do it you wont ever forget how. This stock carb is off of a 2002 blaster, but all of them are the same. I am going to assume that you know how to remove to carb from the quad. It is simply 2 screws, the fuel line, and unscrewing the top of the carb that which should be fairly obvious and simple. I would like to say in advance that I am not responsible for anything that you mess up. Some people may have there own opinions on how to clean there carb but this is how I do mine. If you would like to add in more tips feel free. Here are the tools you will need 1. Carb cleaner 2. Clean rag 3. Medium sized philips and standard screwdrivers 4. Small or medium sized adjustable wrench 1.First Get your tools together. 2.Remove the pilot jet (idle jet) and spray with carb cleaner. (remember how many turns it is out from being all the way in if you dont know how to adjust it.) 3.Heres what it looks like, There is a small spring that sits on the end of it. Dont lose it and make sure to reinstall it. 4.Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the carb that hold on the float bowl (be careful these have been known to strip very easily) 5.This is what you should see. The brass nut in the center is your main jet. (usually this will get gummed up or clogged, spray this whole area with carb cleaner but try to avoid the gasket) 6.Remove the main jet and plastic shroud and spray them (the jets are usually brass so be careful) 7.Here is the main jet (has a number stamped on it which is the main jet size. The bigger the number the bigger the hole to allow more fuel flow) 8.Here is the inside of the top of the carb. Make sure you spray out the inside of the needle jet real good as well as were the carb slide rubs. 9.Here is the slide, the notch in the slide needs to line up with the pin in the picture above for proper installation. 10.Spray out the overflow tube with carb cleaner great write up should b a sticky Quote
SAVAGE420 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 great write upshould b a sticky WHAT IN THE FUCK? Your hilarious man..... Quote
J.J. Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 WHAT IN THE FUCK? Your hilarious man..... Yeah that's funny Quote
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