k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
07-16-2009, 11:04 PM
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k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
The mid needle vibrated out in less than 2 minutes 
It was even loc-tited. I cannot find a replacement
Please help.
Thanks
It was even loc-tited. I cannot find a replacement Please help.
Thanks
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RE: k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
It is a seat and not a needle, but it is a huge problem and the 5.9 seems to be the worst of the bunch. The Orings are too small to do their job. I have been using rubbing alcohol to clean the threads and Permatex thread sealant to secure the seat. I have one, be glad to donate it as I do not plan to run that carburetor again. I switched my last K5.9 over to a Nova Rossi N528XR carburetor. Anyway, when you put it back together, use some sealant on the edge of the screw as well. Then wipe off the excess when you get it installed. Glen
07-17-2009, 01:06 AM
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RE: k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
Doh [:'(]
I forgot, it does not really look like a needle
That would be AWESOME if you are willing to donate or sell yours. Do you take paypal? If so PM me and let me know so I can send you my shipping address and funds
Thanks!
I forgot, it does not really look like a needle
That would be AWESOME if you are willing to donate or sell yours. Do you take paypal? If so PM me and let me know so I can send you my shipping address and funds
Thanks!
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RE: k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
It went out US Post today, depending upon the postal service.... anyway, be sure to pick up a tube of Permatex Thread Sealant.
Their part # 59214... it is the best solution for this problem that I know of. Glen
Their part # 59214... it is the best solution for this problem that I know of. Glen
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RE: k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
Do like BudBud said the sealant works great any way your 5.9 will blow up long before the mid seat falls out again
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RE: k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
Glen you are my hero!
Thank you so much! I did not want to buy a new carb for $60.
Let me know if you need/want anything.
Braden
Thank you so much! I did not want to buy a new carb for $60.
Let me know if you need/want anything.
Braden
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RE: k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
hey kinda off topic but kinda on, would like some teflon plumbing tape be good for the job on a k4.6, i was tuning mine the other day went to bump up the idle a tad to find my screw about 2.5 turns in [:'(] that really was messing with my tune...
the lug
the lug
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RE: k5.9 mid needle replacement!? Please help me :)
I have seen carbs with tape in the threads. If you can apply a thin layer without getting into the orings, it should work. The trouble with that midrange seat is that the threads are beyond the orings, and very small to be trying to stick a wrap of tape on.... Glen
