Pilot Jet Plug Question

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Pilot Jet Plug Question

07 Sep 2010 05:02 - 07 Sep 2010 05:05
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What would you guys suggest for a sealer to put on around the plugs that cover the pilot jet towers in the float bowls of my Mikuni BS34s on GPz750. The plugs came with the rebuild kit.
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Re: Pilot Jet Plug Question

07 Sep 2010 06:03
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Did you get O rings in the rebuild kit ?

A good fitting O ring on the plug should be enough.
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Re: Pilot Jet Plug Question

07 Sep 2010 07:29
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I did get O rings in the kit, but I don't think they were the correct size. I picked up some but was wondering if they were sealing enough. Maybe I'm paranoid.
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Re: Pilot Jet Plug Question

07 Sep 2010 10:29
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With the correct O ring that plug should be a snug fit which is all you need.

If you go to www.kawasaki.com , Owner info, Parts Diagrams etc etc you should see an O ring
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Re: Pilot Jet Plug Question

07 Sep 2010 10:39
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As said, the correct o-ring is fine, and it just slides in with a little grease/oil or gas as lubricant. It just sits there, and usually can be removed with a firm tug via fingernails or small needle-nose pliers for easier removal.

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Re: Pilot Jet Plug Question

07 Sep 2010 13:10
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I agree with the previous posts. I would not use a sealer of any kind. "O" rings are good enough. If the ones you have are not the correct size than any Neoprene or Viton seals that fit are fine.
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