Hi all

Is there a special tool for the adjustment of the carbs or just a regular Cross point/Phillips screwdriver. got the vacuum on and they need adjusting but it gets a bit warm in there.

 

A long phillips is easiest to turn those adjusting screws with. Do you have 4 vacuum lines hooked up to the carb sync manometer? IF it's one with fluid in it and not an analog guage type, you'll need to sync it using just one vacuum source and it should come with like a 'splitter' that will allow you to tune all 4 fluid levels with only 1 input source.

If you've done that then it is pretty much squezzing through the jumble of coolant and fuel lines. And the only time it's hot is when putting on the vacuum lines after having warmed up and shut off the engine. And then taking them off and replacing the caps back again when you're finished.

 

all is connected but there just doesnt seem to be the space to get a long phillips in. maybe i will have a better look. thanks for the advice.

 

A long thin shafted phillips screw driver works well but I also use a long standard thin shaft screwdriver like this craftsman 3/16 x12 inch driver.

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Yes you have to a contortionist to get the carbs in sync on the old F3, have a small flash light ready to help illuminate the adjustment screw head and be patient, it takes time to getthis right.

You will need a sometype of fuel tank to feed the carbs while your doing this proceedure, I use a 1000ml NACL sodium chloride IV bottle as my fuel bottle or you can buy a hanging 1/2 gallon aux tank from your local dealer for around $40.00 bucks.

I guess one could use the F3's tank sitting on a table and a long length of fuel hose to supply fuel to the bike just have a fire extinguiser handy in case the hose comes off and drops raw fuel all over...

I found the hardest part of synching the carbs was re-installing the rubber boots for the vent ports, it's a very tight fit but the job is very doable for the above average motorcyclist.

Good luck and remember to take your time because your bike will start and run great with the carbs in synch.