Carb Jets Stuck And The One Tool You Need to Extract Them.

[@jeffmullinix7916]

Dont never ever use an easy outs in getting these jets out . The easy outs can snap off leaving the tip in the jet . NOW WHAT . You cant do a bam thing in getting the snapped off part that is stuck in the jet out . You will be screwed really good and end out trying to find another carb . I know I been down this road more than once . I have also seen 99 % of the people on here that will tell you the vary same thing as this guy . Not a new idea and not a good solid solution ether . There is one guy on here that made a lot of sense . I will give credit where credit do . That is with this guy . He had a great idea and I could see why . He drove in a hexed driver into the Jet . It was a great idea for sure . The reason why is that the hexed driver have 6 points of contact . Where as an easy out only have 3 to 4 points and those points are sharp cutting edges that digs into and spreads the jet our worse it will peal the jet making it imposable to get out with out drilling .This makes things worse most of the time . I know I did it more than once . An Hexed driver wont spread the jet out or if you like to call it flare the jet . It wont break off the tip . So now you like to know why these jets get stuck in the first place . When the factory taped the carb for the jet they used a tapered tap . In doing this insures that the jet would be tight in the threads . The problem is that the shaft of the jet also tighten up against the tapered threads as it is tightened . This includes the the factory assembling . The carb could be bran spanking new the jet can be so tight that a screw driver could not get them out . There is another reason why also . When the factory tighten these jets they have over stressed the notches for the screwdriver . This in making the jet notches week and causing the notches to rip apart .

[@thewibb]

Absolutely why KZbin should exist! Love learning new ways. Thank you good sir 😎

[@jeremysuteu2563]

As a machinist there are actually left hand bits and a lot of time they come in the kit with the extractor 50/50 as your driling with the left hand bit it will bite and come out without even using the extractor cheers thanks for the advice

[@tailgatetalk]

Thanks for the clarification and insight. I appreciate the like and subscribe if it helped you. Roll on!

[@stevetari3990]

Very Useful Video, Mine is not stuck but it keeps unscrewing without actually coming off. I think you're still right. Require appropriate tools.

[@almaricky1]

I’m having the same problem right now! How did you remove yours out?

[@jerrytringali2213]

ive been working on a 2001 kawasazki zr7s and cleaned everything except for those stuck jets. (all 4 are stuck). never thought about using those bits! thanks brother youre a life saver

[@isaacislaughter]

Left twist drill bits are just what they sound like. They cut spinning in the other direction from normal drill bits. They are great for extracting stripped fasteners. They are completely different from "extractors" like you have there.

[@tailgatetalk]

Thanks for the clarification on the difference. I appreciate it and thanks for the comment and like.

[@willburnham678]

Perfect! never had luck with screw extractors but this work great because the brass is so soft.

[@tailgatetalk]

Glad it worked and hope you get her going. Thanks for the like and subscribe.

[@zkpshooter]

Thanks! I watched your video today, went out and bought an extractor set, and had the jet out in 20 seconds. That same size (5/64) worked perfectly for me. I stripped the rear pilot jet on my Suzuki 1400. I just got the cheapest screw set I could find at harbor freight.

[@MrFritous]

Same jet on a 78 CB400 sat in kerosene for a week, heated, penetrating oiled, smacked with a hammer heated again and broke an easy out off in the jet with even turning pressure; I’m convinced someone JB welded it in.

[@shazshaz7045]

Thanks for the tip I just used your advice and got the stripped jet out👍✌️🇨🇦

[@donmiguel1513]

Well done Thanks for taking the time to.document. I need an extraction set asap. Mine has almost exactly the same issue happen on inner pilot jet slot.

[@tailgatetalk]

I hope it worked to get your jets out. It's the right tool to avoid damaging the carb housing. Don't listen to people saying to jamb something like a screwdriver down in the hole. Brains over brute force. Thanks for the comment, like, and subscribe.

[@daveco1270]

I had one where the head snapped off, leaving the thinner part in the carb. (It was a slightly different style of pilot jet than yours.) I was going to drill it and use a reverse bit... but I thought I'd try another method first. I sprayed some PB blaster down the hole and let it sit overnight. The next morning I heated up the area with my heat gun then took a really thin flathead screwdriver (one I had grinded down a little with my dremel.) I stuck the screw driver down the hole and whacked it lightly with a hammer a couple times. Since brass is kinda soft, I was able to get some grab on it and turn it out. I'm sure the PB blaster and heat helped it come out easier. The trick was to make the end of the screwdriver thin enough to not touch the threads and possibly bugger them up. I only wanted it touching what was left of the pilot jet, which was much thinner than the head that broke off.

[@alanwhiteside410]

There is a tool that is used for tap’s & extractor’s it’s called a Tap Handle and they come in like three sizes. Using a Crescent wrench or ViceGrips is awkward and not precision enough you will be crooked. I think a Hex Driver would be safer to use versus an Extractor. Be careful brass is very soft and don’t get in a hurry!!! Good Luck 🍀

[@xxthewolfxx]

Just ran into this problem with the jets and nozzles on a old 2 stroke outboard. The screw extractors worked like a charm. Only problem is the jets and nozzles are discontinued and harder to come by. Luckily there's a few still kicking around on the internet.

[@jackdeterman98]

Awesome and quick advice, forced to try this on my harleys carb soon.

[@tailgatetalk]

Great. I hope it does the trick for you and I appreciate the like and subscribe if it did.

[@edwcory]

I tried this but the jet was almost glued in. Ended up buying a new carburetor. Fortunately the model of pressure washer I have is very common and it wasn’t hard to find a replacement. Great idea though!

[@tailgatetalk]

Worth a try if you have nothing to lose. Thanks for the like and subscribe.

[@rjorlando2142]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@justinbeers342]

Be careful... If the jet is in there tight enough, the extractor will continue to sink, putting outward pressure on the jet and housing. Ive cracked carbs with those.

[@tailgatetalk]

Good tip and worth watching out for this possibility. Thanks for the like and subscribe.

[@paulchamberlain9576]

thank you so much thought i was screwed but this might work

[@tailgatetalk]

Great! Let us know how it worked out and if it didn't and how you ultimately fixed it. Thanks for the like and subscribe.

[@paulchamberlain9576]

tailgatetalk It ended up not work so I drilled out most of it and then I re-tapped the threads

[@tailgatetalk]

@@paulchamberlain9576 sorry to hear that but it sounds like you won't be dissuaded from getting her going.

[@donmiguel1513]

Lol

[@Kaindingo]

Worked like a charm. Thanks! Now I just need to find a new needle jet to replace the old damaged one.

[@tailgatetalk]

If this is for a vintage Honda, check out common-motor.com for the carb rebuild kits.

[@Kaindingo]

@@tailgatetalk Thanks. My issue was for a carburetor on a Toro 22 inch lawnmower. Using your technique I was able to remove the needle jet, but I can't seem to find an inexpensive kit for this Kohler part. Amazon sells a cheap alternative to replace the entire carburetor for less than $20, so I think I'll just go that route. The kits I've seen sell for more than double that price. Thanks again!

[@tailgatetalk]

@@Kaindingo You're right! I did the same thing on a blower and chainsaw recently. It was as cheap to buy the whole carb as it was the rebuild kits. Aftermarket carbs of course but they have been fine so far.

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

We use to call them easy out that was the brand name

[@wish2fish37]

What if your jet is unavailable anymore?Have to leave it in there.

[@ikigai47]

Yup Irwin is still around! My problem is I can turn it just fine, it free turns all day. But won't come out. If I tighten it, it'll go back up. If I loosen it, it'll start to come out but stop a few mm short of coming all the way out. Weird.

[@tailgatetalk]

Never heard of that problem. Can you take the tiniest bit and go deeper into the jet so you're grabbing it at a lower point? Maybe the upper part of the jet has become splayed. I don't know. Tough to say without seeing it. Thanks for the comment like and subscribe. Best of luck with it.

[@ikigai47]

@@tailgatetalk - Apparently my problem was common, because I bought a replacement carburetor (this is for my pressure washer), and it had the same issue even though it was brand new. The trick is, to use a hammer and lightly tap it out once you've screwed it out as far as it'll go. I had used a socket wrench to tap it, but that didn't work, only the hammer worked, which unfortunately I didn't try until after the replacement carb got there. Fell right out. Thanks for the reply and well wishes. Like and pin.

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

Drill the hole bigger

[@oldguy8177able]

what i did you put screwdriver unscrew thats fine till you get to the end i think there is a region where there is no thread so the screw can't move, in mine there is a small hole on the side i used a needle and just moved it forward now you have to hold it via the small hole while you unscrew it

[@andrewjaffe4347]

This is a great tip. Thank you. I'm trying to remove the small pilot jet in my sons dirt bike. The head slot is NOT stripped and it's simply spinning. It did sit for a couple months. Wondering if its just gummed up in there and not falling out. Any tips for that scenario? I'm going to attempt to spray some carb cleaner down there. Thx again.

[@MakeMajor]

ok i have a plan now after watching your video. I bought a used xj550 the previous owner/mechanic did a horrible job on the carbs--all pilot jets are stripped and it seems this solution is the least invasive. will try tomorrow, thanks

[@tailgatetalk]

I have no doubt these tools will remove the carb jets for you. Some presoaking is never a bad idea either. Best of luck and thanks for liking and subscribing.

[@MakeMajor]

@@tailgatetalk thanks!

[@nathanfisher4116]

I always heard those extractors called “easy-outs.” Maybe that’s just a name brand?

[@VeryMuchSaab]

Broke our extractor in the pilot jet.... Now im doubly screwed... No idea where to go from here lol

[@marioalves7610]

If a need another way quick you can just hammer on the screw driver to make a deeper groove and it comes right out

[@tailgatetalk]

Sounds like a good way to damage the carb body and still have the jet stuck in it. I prefer to go with "the right tool for the right job" approach versus brute force. Best of luck and thanks for watching.

[@marioalves7610]

@@tailgatetalk worked out for me I didn't hammer it like i was nailing to wall just a light tap but you do have a point

[@thereve]

Is there anything you can do to prevent this from happening? I'm not sure never sneeze is a good idea in this application but maybe ? Fortunately the ones I'm working on did come out in one piece but not without some damage to the screwdriver slot.

[@Johnnydoingthingsonyoutube]

I stuck the screw driver up that hole and gave it a strong leftey loosey, and the jet fucking exploded inside the carb and I'm probably just gonna buy a new carb and jet set and try this crap again

[@briankennedy5578]

Those are not left handed drill bits. Left hand drill bits are just like a regular drill bit. Except they spiral the opposite direction.

[@tailgatetalk]

Right you are. I didn't know what I didn't know at the time. Thanks for the comment, like, and subscribe.

[@Eljuancho915]

So those are extractors the left hand drill bit is the drill bit ur supposed to use to drill before u use the extractor some sets come with drill bits and ur supposed to use them left handed instead of traditional drill bit lmao

[@bryanadair3048]

This has not worked for me, drilled it,used easy out, heated it, used penetrating oil, nothing will back out this pilot jet

[@tailgatetalk]

Some of these things just won't give up the ghost. Soak and soak some more. Patience and try again is all I can advise. Thanks for watching and the like & subscribe!

[@littlepoop77]

Get to the point.

[@tailgatetalk]

You're impatient. There ya go. Ha! Thanks for the like and subscribe.

[@littlepoop77]

@@tailgatetalk So true. I was indeed impatient. The suspense was killing me. In hindsight, the information was good and love how you handled my comment. For that, you get a like!

[@bruces3613]

Good advice that should have taken 2 minutes to explain. Seems like every mechanic turns into a talk show host on KZbin

[@tailgatetalk]

Appreciate you pointing out my natural ability to entertain as well as inform. Cheers!

[@BoHoGoJo]

I am working with a generator carburetor with the main jet stuck. I tried a Craftsman Extractor set. Instructions were drill into the stuck fastener, choose an extractor that's slightly smaller than the drill bit and tap it into the hole in the fastener with a hammer and twist the extractor counter-clockwise to extract fastener. I followed instructions, extractor got a good bite but wouldn't twist out. I filled bigger holes and used larger extractors but it didn't budge so now the brass jet is hollowed out and seems fused into the threads. Any advice? Can I just drill out the remaining brass and use a threaded insert that would have the proper size diameter and threads for a new jet?

[@phototec]

I have a Yamaha generator and the main jet is stuck, been soaking it for several days with penatrating oil and it will not budge. I was looking on Amazon for a new filter and, bingo, they sell a whiole new carborator for my generator for $29.98, so, I am going to order it, heck a new main jet cost costs $10 plus shipping. This way I get a NEW clean carorator with all new parts, new "O" ring, new float, etc. And who know if there are very tnny smal ports in the old cardbthat I will not be able to ge cleaned.