Part 2: Complete rebuild 1979 carburettors

Hi Scotch,
Thanks for composing this great thread I have moved your "Cautionary Notes" thread into the main thread for now. Eventually, I'm sure that your effort will be rolled up as one of the best reference resources for Kawasaki Sixes known. I'm not sure what form that will take. I hope you don't mind my reconfiguring things in the meantime. I have not, nor will I, delete any of it.

Thanks

Bill

Hi Bill: Organize and sort as necessary and best for the Forum. All I ask of anyone is to give appropriate credit for anything used outside this Forum.

thanks !

NOTE: The seals on the throttle shaft ends could be damaged if soaked excessively in strong cleaners such as lacquer-thinner. The use of lacquer-thinner for manual surface cleaning and gallery flushing using a syringe is OK.
The Tube-Cleaner is Nylon !






























The Choke plunger Nut needs only to be "snugged" - NOT torqued !

#1 NOTE: There are are number of internet articles regarding the very specific design and machining of fuel jets. These articles state very emphatically that when cleaning jets, attention be paid to not changing any shape to the entry and discharge-end bevels and steps that are specifically designed into the jet for optimum fuel dispersion. This includes the smoothness of the jet bore which is factory "reamed" for smoothness and perfect symmetry - not simply drilled. If in doubt - Replace !

#2 NOTE: The seals on the throttle shaft ends could be damaged if soaked excessively in strong cleaners such as lacquer-thinner. The use of lacquer-thinner for manual surface cleaning and gallery flushing using a syringe is OK.

#3 NOTE:When choosing a knob for the fast idle screw mod. it's recommended the dia. not exceed 5/8" to avoid contact with the fuel-tank while operating the throttle. Insulation in the linkage travel area should be removed as well.

Cheers and Merry Christmas.

A great write up and one that should be saved for future reference.

The black crinkle coat is a nice touch

T.

Have been watching with interest as well - very nice result.

The rather trouble-some balancing screws for setting the vacuum- mine look like they were made in a vice with a hand file - no two nuts are the same. Any plans for those ?

Merry Christmas to you and yours.
glenn