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[suzuki0702]

whats the trick to tapping out the idle screw holes? ive ruined one set of carbs and two taps???? banghead

[ssanddemon]

Use oil on the tap. I mean a lot of oil! Screw in the tap about 1/4 turn as you dribble oil on it, screw it back, then in some more. Continue this back and forth while slowly gaining a little depth at a time. Occassionally, screw the tap all the way out, knock it against something to get the accumulation of shavings off it, then back in for more cutting. This keeps the tap from grinding the shavings into the new threads as you go. This is the proper way to cut threads in any kind of metal. I think guys run into problems just trying to crank the tap in dry all at once.

[chris642]

i dont see why your having a problem tapping them out, i just did it last week without a problem. All i used was some WD-40, starting turning the tap in, making sure its always straight and going slow. THere no tricks or anything, pretty simple.

[BigRed350x]

I like to stick my tap on my electric drill and put it on the highest setting. I find this is the quickest way to get threads tapped in.

[crazywheelerman365]

I like to stick my tap on my electric drill and put it on the highest setting.

Edited February 4, 2006 by crazywheelerman365

[suzuki0702]

yeah i tryed it in my z400...i duct taped it to the rear axle and put it in fifth gear....

[FASTOYS]

Suzuki, if you want to send them to me i will do them for FREE ! Sounds like you've had enough trouble !

[suzuki0702]

yeah i went to the local machine shop they set me up with a little larger bit than the supply #6 and assured me it would work..and it did flawlessly..and im waiting for another carb jeff..soo...