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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: jceles on April 05, 2009, 02:45:26 PM

Title: Carb housing....dang it
Post by: jceles on April 05, 2009, 02:45:26 PM

So i let my carbs soak for a while and when installing the idle mixture screw that darn thing broke in the housing. I guess the brass got too brittle.

I'd love it if u guys have any suggestions to get it out. A little nervous about drilling it out, but if I need to order a new housing anyway might as well give it a go. Any housings or right side flat top carbs for sale?

Title: Re: Carb housing....dang it
Post by: Bob_Roller on April 05, 2009, 03:27:16 PM

If you are good at drilling in tight spaces, give it a go.

But if you're like the rest of us not overly competent, give the Bing Agency a call, they have a range of services to remove broken parts from threaded holes in the carb body.

http://www.bingcarburetors.com/

They will quote you a price for the service.

If you do get just one carburetor, be mindful, that there are a lot of different carbs in the 64 series carburetors, there is a vertical flange at the front of the carb, and it has a series of numbers stamped into it like : 64/32/325, make sure you get a carb with the same numbers.

The last digit in the series denotes whether it is a left carb or a right carb, an odd number is a left carb, and an even number is a right carb.


I clicked on the link that I provided, and it came up as a bad gateway, I don't know if this is temporary or not, do a search for Bing Agency International, and it will get you there.

Title: Re: Carb housing....dang it
Post by: montmil on April 05, 2009, 04:29:29 PM

Try this one:  http://www.bingcarburetor.com/index.html

Title: Re: Carb housing....dang it
Post by: Justin B. on April 05, 2009, 06:05:45 PM

I wouldn't try to drill it out unless you have a drill-press or small mill. Did you just crank it in too hard?  Don't think I've ever heard of anything like this before...

Just keep watching e-Bay as I saw a set go for real cheap about a week ago.

Title: Re: Carb housing....dang it
Post by: MrRiden on April 05, 2009, 06:13:38 PM

Any competent machine shop should be able to clear the broken brass for you. search around your area and see what you come up with. Heck you've already written the part off so it's worth a try at least.
rich

Title: Re: Carb housing....dang it
Post by: montmil on April 05, 2009, 06:23:57 PM

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Any competent machine shop should be able to clear the broken brass for you. search around your area and see what you come up with. Heck you've already written the part off so it's worth a try at least.
rich

I've had a local machine shop save more "ruined" parts than I can remember. That would be my first stop. You might have to wait until the afternoon to pick it up...  ;)

Monte