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Complete Rebuilds / 1975 T500 Engine out & strip
« Last post by Olafskii on February 01, 2025, 10:42:18 AM »Got the 1975 T500 on the hoist. The idea is to get the crankshaft out and to Mongoose in Vancouver before spring.
The plan was to leave everything except the engine alone. But, the carbs were so badly seized that I could not pull up the slides to get the throttle cable out. I had to disconnect the throttle cable at the oil pump and handlebar and then pull the carbs out with the throttle cable. So I decided that before getting to the engine, I'd deal with the carbs. I've never seen carbs so grungy on the inside. Most parts were so badly 'gummed' together that heat gun was needed to get stuff loose. (The ultrasonic cleaner got a good workout too). And, my lucky stars were shining when one of the pilot jets stripped inside the pilot tube. I was able to drill it and get it out with an 'easy out'. The carbs are now done and it's onto the engine
The plan was to leave everything except the engine alone. But, the carbs were so badly seized that I could not pull up the slides to get the throttle cable out. I had to disconnect the throttle cable at the oil pump and handlebar and then pull the carbs out with the throttle cable. So I decided that before getting to the engine, I'd deal with the carbs. I've never seen carbs so grungy on the inside. Most parts were so badly 'gummed' together that heat gun was needed to get stuff loose. (The ultrasonic cleaner got a good workout too). And, my lucky stars were shining when one of the pilot jets stripped inside the pilot tube. I was able to drill it and get it out with an 'easy out'. The carbs are now done and it's onto the engine
