Tecate carb options-

[mudbogger]

Do a leak down check before you do anything more.

was looking into my testers to see if I can get them to work on the jug-we had the same thoughts.If it passes, which it did prior to install, I will rip the carb out and get another in there just to see.I have some 100 octane racing fuel being picked up for me tonight,we will see if that does the trick.

[mudbogger]

Do a leak down check before you do anything more.

You are correct sir, did the leak down test, reeds and intake leaking all over the place! Now, the V-FORCE reeds I have installed fit in the jug tightly, I mean very tightly-the stock cage slides into the jug easily,any body use these reeds and if so was the fit in the jug tight like mine? I am thinking of using the stock cage with some Boyesen reeds and getting rid of the V-Force package.I will post results after I get gaskets and reeds.I also got a used TM mikuni flatside carb used, looks ok, slide has some wear-might try it out as well.

[dcreel]

I swear by the Mikuni TM flat slides. All 3 Tecates of mine have one. Give it a shot.

[mudbogger]

picture of the carb, it has some wear on the slide,and looks like the floats were sticking as the bowl has numerous marks on it, clear cut sign of it.I also got a box of goodies today-including the COFFMANS exhaust.Heres some pictures. Are the Boyesen reeds a good choice for these motors?

[mudbogger]

I swear by the Mikuni TM flat slides. All 3 Tecates of mine have one. Give it a shot.

38mm fit in the stock air box? or do you need a K&N filter?

[dcreel]

I'm not sure, the stock airbox is the first thing I toss.. I have a UFO airbox and use K&N's with outerwears on the other 2. I use the Boyesen reeds on mine and they seem to run great.

[mudbogger]

I'm not sure, the stock airbox is the first thing I toss.. I have a UFO airbox and use K&N's with outerwears on the other 2. I use the Boyesen reeds on mine and they seem to run great.

Have a picture and part numbers for the K&N filters by chance?Do they need a bracket of some sort to hang off the back of the carb? Did you use Power reeds or the fiber?

[dcreel]

I used the regular reeds, Here is a filter like the one I have on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawas...Q5fAccessories

I measured the carb outlet and how much length I would have for the filter add the 20 degree bend. I should have kept the model number but didn't. I'll check it out and get back to you. No bracket needed use the supplied hose clamp and it works great.

[mudbogger]

I used the regular reeds, Here is a filter like the one I have on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawas...Q5fAccessories

I measured the carb outlet and how much length I would have for the filter add the 20 degree bend. I should have kept the model number but didn't. I'll check it out and get back to you. No bracket needed use the supplied hose clamp and it works great.

thanks for the link.Does that thread we have here for the Tecate interchangeable parts include intakes by chance?I would like to get a OEM 1-is there a KX INTAKE THAT WORKS on these motors by chance?

[sblt500r]

i have a kx250 v force cage in my 86 t3 and it slides right in, no resistance.

with the v force cages you have to put sealer on both sides of the flange, as they don't seal well with just a gasket.

[nd4speed]

the intake bolt pattern has been the same on the kx250 and kx500 for over 2 decades so lots of reed cages fit.

As far as the rubber carb boot reproduction ones can be bought from a member on this site.

I use KX250 Boysene Rad Valve for KX250 which is angled and does not allow one to use an air box.

[mudbogger]

the intake bolt pattern has been the same on the kx250 and kx500 for over 2 decades so lots of reed cages fit.

As far as the rubber carb boot reproduction ones can be bought from a member on this site.

I use KX250 Boysene Rad Valve for KX250 which is angled and does not allow one to use an air box.

Yes-I have 1 from JESWINEHART but I am having issues getting it to seal properly, got any tricks by chance?

[jeswinehart]

yes, use the red high temp silicone as a sealing agent. Not a whole bunch but rather a light coating.
let it sit for 24 hours to cure after snugging the bolts down in a criss cross pattern.
My V froce 3 reeds fit in okay, no issues about getting them in place but like sblt said, seal every thing up intake wise.
The 38mm carb I run fits into the air box rubber okay
john

[mudbogger]

hi John, when I snug them tightly it appears to me to cut into the material, I used YAMABOND on all the surfaces, with gaskets in between each and it still leaked.I was worried the intake would rip when i SNUGGED THEM DOWN-don't then, it can take it?

[jeswinehart]

Greg, if it breaks or what ever, I will replace it. If it still sucks air after mounting, I will replace it.
For some reason I did not keep your mailing info so be sure to PM me that if a replacement is in order.
And yes, Yamabond/Hondabond is much better choice.

john