Not happy. Been trying to determine this gas residue that's all over the carb. Never drips when parked and it just seems to have made its way all over the carb body. I though it was a loose Jose clamp but today I Found the cracked fuel inlet as I was pushing and in there with a flashlight and little mirror. Question is has anyone successfully replaced the inlet with the carb on the bike? I'm thinking a puller bolt and spacer and nut then c clamp install. I just got the air cleaner mounted and bolted up I really don't want to pull it all apart and take the carb off. I don't own a 1/4 -20 tap either.

Looking for ideas as well as the best inlet to buy if it matters.

 

Yes, make a puller using regular garage items and pressing the new fitting in. Just need a 1/4 x 20 tap to thread the inside of the brass fitting and thread a 1/4 x 20 bolt with a socket as a puller.

The replacement fitting is solid brass and will be fixed forever. CVP performance has them, or some indys may have one in stock.

Here is a how to link:

http://cv-performance.com/harley-fuel-elbow-replacement

The only concern I have is the possibility of getting some of the tap swarf/shavings in the carb. I suppose you could grease up the tap to grab the shavings, and maybe only drop the bowl and clean. YD

 

I would definitely drop the float bowl. One tiny chip from the tap under the float needle could leave you walking. Like YD said..dip your tap in some wheel bearing grease.

 

I just pulled it. The risk wasn't worth it. I ended up getting it out just now without tapping it. I didn't have a tap set so I used a vise wood blocks and a wonder bar.

 

Too late for you, but what I did was stuff some grease down the old fitting before I cut the threads. Worked a dream. Just takes a dab.

 

The nail hole on the wonder bar worked great, It held tight to the bottom ridge. I had to pull harder than expected, but I'm happy it came out fast and no shavings to worry about.

Should I replace the carb to manifold boot just because it's off? It isn't old. Last year I believe.

 

Another question. I noticed on the parts diagram the fuel line has a 1/2"ID plastic loom covering it. Mine never had this. Should I pick something up since its part or run the fuel line bare like it is now.

 

If you've got one lying around, then why not. But I wouldn't make a trip for it.

My EG has that. My FXR did not. When I replaced the fuel line on the EG, I put the covering back on because it seemed like the right thing to do, but I can't see how it makes a lot of difference either way.

 

It helps in hot temps to keep the fuel flowing without the possibility of a vapor lock. Probably more likely here in Texas summers, but I keep mine covered. Also helps protect it from cuts.

Griz

 

Went to the dealer they didn't have the inlet and couldn't tell me when they could get one. Odd. They had the carb manifold seal so grabbed one. I didn't even bother asking for the plastic cover. Went to the Indy they had the drag specialty inlet so I bought it but noticed the corners aren't flat like the HD or CVP version. Hope it goes on straight and doesn't try to go crooked.