Lead Shot

[johnmark]

What does the lead shot do in the carb? and how hard are they to replace? Should they be replaced each time you clean the carbs? Thanks, John

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[JB]

Re: Lead Shot

The lead seals access to internal passages that might need to be cleaned out, John.

If there is a lead pellet in the carb kit, use it.

 

[F_R]

Re: Lead Shot

The lead seals access to internal passages that might need to be cleaned out, John.

If there is a lead pellet in the carb kit, use it.

I'll bet I can count on the fingers of one hand with mittens on that I've ever removed the lead shots. And I've cleaned too many carburetors to count. I suppose there may be special circumstances when nothing else works that you might want to. But if you want to do it, go ahead.

 

[bktheking]

Re: Lead Shot

Never pulled one out yet, welch plugs yes, lead shot once , the carb was missing it and I had to put one in.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Lead Shot

I alway's assumed they were part of the manufacturing process. An internal passage has to be reached from the outside. Once passage has been machined, it must be plugged from outside. A lead slug is just a cheap, easy way to go.