About to rebuild my carbs

[Dorsal]

The engine is 17 years since new, 7 years in service, 500 flight hours so it seems like a good time to replace all the rubber bits in the carbs (did so on the rest of the engine a year or two ago). Filing, removing then re-peening the butterfly screws seems the only slightly tricky part. Would appreciate any tips from those who have done it.

[Av8r3400]

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Are you having an issue that needs to be rectified?

[Dorsal]

Nope, and I generally adhere to that principal but it did seem time for a thorough inspection/cleaning and while I am at it replacing the o-rings and diaphragms.

[Russell320]

Rotax-Owner.com has a great video on carb rebuilds. Watch the video, read the manual and have fun.....it's not too difficult. Oh.....and order your parts ahead of time.

Russ

[Dorsal]

Have, did and about to
The basic parts came in last week and it is no day for flying today.

[Dorsal]

disassembly went mostly as advertised including damaging the main needle fixation screw looks like I will leave that part assembled.