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5HP Gamefisher Question/w/pics/UPDATE 10/30/08
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<blockquote data-quote="phased" data-source="post: 55421" data-attributes="member: 414"><p>I have never seen a valve like this before but being a mechanic I am prone to be a repair before replace kind of guy. That said it looks like the valve body and needle shaft are made from brass? If it were mine I would remove the knob (set screw or pressed on I do not know) then remove the needle shaft via the nut. Place the shaft on a block of wood and use a plastic (soft face) hammer and softly tap the needle while rolling it until it is straight. Be gentle so as not to flatten the shaft. I have repaired many bent carb needle valves like this. It looks kind of corroded so be sure and soak it before trying to take it apart. </p><p>A product by Wechem called Infinity is the best penetrating oil I have used in the over thirty years I have been a mechanic. I was introduced to it 8 years ago when I changed from an auto mechanic to forklifts. It works a lot faster than anything I have used before. Everything on a forklift that is left outside tends to be rusted.</p><p></p><p>Disclaimer: I am not associated with Wechem in any way I just think it is a great product...LOL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="phased, post: 55421, member: 414"] I have never seen a valve like this before but being a mechanic I am prone to be a repair before replace kind of guy. That said it looks like the valve body and needle shaft are made from brass? If it were mine I would remove the knob (set screw or pressed on I do not know) then remove the needle shaft via the nut. Place the shaft on a block of wood and use a plastic (soft face) hammer and softly tap the needle while rolling it until it is straight. Be gentle so as not to flatten the shaft. I have repaired many bent carb needle valves like this. It looks kind of corroded so be sure and soak it before trying to take it apart. A product by Wechem called Infinity is the best penetrating oil I have used in the over thirty years I have been a mechanic. I was introduced to it 8 years ago when I changed from an auto mechanic to forklifts. It works a lot faster than anything I have used before. Everything on a forklift that is left outside tends to be rusted. Disclaimer: I am not associated with Wechem in any way I just think it is a great product...LOL [/QUOTE]
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