August 30, 201114 yr Can someone tell me how to get the bowl off the carb on a 2006 TXT. There aren't any visible fastenings. Or am I missing something? Thanks
August 30, 201114 yr Author How about the big brass nut on the bottom? That drains the bowl and gives access to the main jet but doesn't release the bowl.
August 30, 201114 yr That drains the bowl and gives access to the main jet but doesn't release the bowl. Oh yes it does -Jan
August 30, 201114 yr It does afford access to the jets thru the big brass nut. It is stuck due to not being open much. Hit it with a big piece of wood or a rubber mallet. If that does not work then heat it up with a hair dryer pointed at the bowl and then hit it??????
August 31, 201114 yr Go easy on the 'hitting' it's only magnesium alloy(?) If the carb's on the bench just grip the bowl with some emery paper in your hand and pull/wiggle. The chances are that (once the brass nut is off) the bowl is just hung-up on the o-rings.
August 31, 201114 yr It does afford access to the jets thru the big brass nut. It is stuck due to not being open much. Hit it with a big piece of wood or a rubber mallet. If that does not work then heat it up with a hair dryer pointed at the bowl and then hit it?????? As above they usually stick to the gasket so a very gentle tap with a soft mallet is all that is required!!!!!!!!!
September 1, 201114 yr Author Thank you Gentlemen. My experience of Gas Gas (trial and enduro) is not to go anywhere near it with anything stronger than a feather duster. Fastenings in particular seem to be made from the softest steel known to mankind. I'll start with a very gentle tap..... Richard
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