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my dad had a 1984 gyro stored away that hasn’t run in 20 years. I found a gas leak because of no gasket between the carb and inlet manifold. Does anyone know where I could get one of these? Or atleast a size if that’s how they are referred to. I pulled carb apart and not too gunky. Still gotta clean that out too.

Also, does anyone know how to get the jet tubes out to clean in the carb??

There was probably no gasket because my older brother and a neighbor were * with it when they were teenagers so I’m assuming they forgot it

There's NO "gasket", but there is an O-ring on the flange.
To remove "emulsifer tube", simply push down on it with a tool through the slide chamber after removing the main jet.

motormike wrote: ↑Mon May 24, 2021 3:28 pm There's NO "gasket", but there is an O-ring on the flange.
To remove "emulsifer tube", simply push down on it with a tool through the slide chamber after removing the main jet.

I have an o ring on flange, I just thought metal to metal needed some sort of “crush washer” sorry this is my first time realy tearing something apart.

I have good compression, I have spark, new battery, starter works. It’ll start with starting fluid but dies out when that’s all gone. And just put new oil in it. I’ve checked my bystarter with the 12v battery and it worked.

Anything you know of that could help?

Could it be that the o ring is bad?

The gasket for air intake cleaner to the carb is pretty chewed up too. Idk if that plays much of a factor or not either

YES, that gasket into the airbox plays a very important factor in proper vacuum.
I have a spare airbox I'd let you have. Gasket is probably good, Id have to check.

motormike wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 12:57 am With the carburetor off the bike, bowl off, you should be able to take a spray can of carb-cleaner, insert tube into the pilot jet tube and spray. (WEAR safety glasses!!!) Observe down through the throat of the carb and verify that spray is coming through the pilot. With the air-mixture screw taken out, repeat the process and observe. If you can achieve this, your idling troubles are almost solved. One other important orifice is the jet that feed gas into the by-starter reservoir. Tiny hole inside the bowl into the chamber that the tube for by-starter sticks into. Spray to verify open. These teeny holes are sometime plugged with corrosion that is much like cement. Could take several attempts to open plugged ones, and will never operate right without being clear. Get it on pilgrim. Let us know what shakes out....motor...

That would be awesome if you’re actually willing to give air cleaner up. I can shoot some money your way for it as well.

Thank you for your wisdom lol, can I just soak it in carb cleaner or is that not a good idea? Are these o ring gaskets supposed to be stiff? I feel like every o ring I’ve come across before was nice and soft?

Much appreciated for your time, wisdom, and effort!

I will look thru my parts and try to help if I can.

Is this the part?

Yes sir that would be it!

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