It's so good to see a young guy like yourself appreciating the good old stuff and keeping the old iron alive. Keep up the good work.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what I grew up on! I still love and prefer the older stuff to this day. Whether it’s cars,bikes,saws,tools, etc! Everything was just built better and more user friendly! Please subscribe to the channel! We do some motorcycle stuff as soon as the weather breaks!

@paulsawczyc5019

3 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadJay Bet you don't like the old television sets - compared to the new hi definition sets.

I have a 1974 XLH, NEED TO REBUILD THE CARB, THIS WILL HELP. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK MY FRIEND.

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on! Hope you get it running good! God Bless!

@pastorbobncc365

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay paid $1800 at an estate sale, deal of a lifetime.

cool Im doing one this weekend on my Old Iron head project

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Glad I have a 1979 Bolens HT23 and a 1962 Case 430. There are so few electronic on it I could draw the whole electric schematic on a Post-It! And they had very common parts. On my Case a Marvel Schebler carburetor. That's is one other very known brand that was used on many tractor brands. Thanks for sharing and glad to hear a young smart man like you believe in real life beyond computers.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Joe, thats awesome! Love some vintage equipment! You will prob have less issues with those two rigs than anything new!

Love the short, sweet and too the point. And on dead on point - old school simple - fix it on the side of the road and keep on trucking . These babies work VERY well on Pan Heads

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey John! I grew up on all things vintage and I am blessed to have hands on experience with so much old school muscle I.E. cars or bikes and I would take this rebuilt carb over some electronic fuel injected 02 sensor BS anyday! Rock on! Please subscribe to the channel for more mechanics!

Right on, Cheers 🍻

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

They do that so you have to pay them to work on your stuff. Love the sound of that Ironhead!! Have a good one Jay!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah its crazy BS if you ask me! who doesnt love the sound of classic iron! I know it must bring back memories of all the bikes you had! Thanks for coming by John!

That's the exact carb I have on my 76 Ironhead... simple to rebuild and simple to adjust!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

I love it! Such a basic design. Almost primitive hahaha thanks for tuning in and please subscribe!

@sixpack634

2 жыл бұрын

got that one for my 76 XLCH, i really like this carb

IRONHEADS RULE!! 🤘😎🤘

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@benderbender1233

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay 🤙

I have a ‘74 XLH 1000 with this carb. Super simple. Cannot mess it up -very forgiving.

@HomesteadJay

7 ай бұрын

Indeed!

I'm watching this video 'cause I'm trying to clean up a carbi for my '71 HQ Premiere. Thanks Jay.

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Any time!

Just cleaned my Bendix carb on my 74 Ironhead, it runs really great with it. I did not know that it had a adjustable Jet, thats why iam here. Thanks for letting us know!

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Its a nice feature

You forgot one small detail! When reassembling bowl to carb body you need to align the notches in body with the 4 larger holes at the bottom of the main jet. Very important!

@HomesteadJay

Ай бұрын

Thank You

Rode a 67 ironhead for 25 years, nuff said. I'm with ya young bro.

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

67 is a good year! Right side shift old school magneto style! Kick it and go!

Thanks for the video Jay! DC

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Dan! Thanks for coming by! Glad you like simplicity lol!

My dad has a 1954 chrysler new yorker and its awesome to work on

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah back when you could work on em! No big plastic cowlings in the way! Just steel and iron!

MY 53 Pan came with a Linkert carb simpler . Runs perfect!

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Those are nice! Seen a few before! My old neighbor has a 55 pan

Big fan of the Bendix carburetor but don't like the adjustable main jet. Seemed like it would run clean one day and to rich the next. I found that for my shovelheads and sportster a 100 or 105 main works great. Once set I haven't touched them for years. The only problem is I replace the accelerator pump boot every few years. Good video.

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Yeah your not wrong, the adjustable is nice but if you have it dialed on with a permenant jet your good to role too! I like the bendix for getting them running and adjusting if you change air cleaner etc but you are correct indeed

Hello Jay! Yep, that's as simple as it gets there! Don't you wish things were that simple now? I tell my wife that I got into tranny work and retired from it at the right times. Made some great money for sure. But, here come all those electronics. I don't know how many scan tools I bought those last years I was in it. I will not mention the manufacturer I bought the last one from, but I paid over 8000.00 along with some add on's. I was promised free updates for the next 5 years if I bought it. HAHA, never got the 1st one. They would do it for $1500. I made out pretty good tho, I could figure stuff out by knowing how to test different components out to whether they worked or not. The building of the transmission wasn't a problem but you better make sure it wasn't a simple sensor before you built a customer's tranny. Don't you would have your a** in a situation real quick! Feel sorry for those guys out there now because it's a lot worse now than it was 6 or 7 years ago when I got out. Sorry for ranting on Jay, Have a great day! HAHA, I really was just getting started!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Bruce! All my mechanical knowledge was learned on all older stuff like this ironhead I have. My old neighbor (mentor) who taught me the knowledge I have today was all about vintage cars, bikes, guns, boats, etc you name it he was into it! I am sure it is a lot worse than it is now for sure! I feel bad for the ma and pa shops that are "forced" to buy new scanners and such to keep up with new cars. Its almost like they make the tools so pricey to maintain all the customers at the factory dealer. I dont see small ma and pa shops dropping 8-20k on scanners for cars they may only get a handfull of a year who knows. I am only 27 years old and I see how quickly things have changed and I sure you can attest to the change since you been wrenching longer than I have. I feel there is a swing for people to maybe buy something a little older/more simple to save time. I know Ill always love the simplicity of older stuff for sure! Thanks for watching! I cant wait to fit this on the Ironhead! Wont be for a bit but eventually! Thanks again for stopping by!

I put a Mikuni VM on my 80 Sportster. Easy Carb too. In fact put one on my 83 FXWG too. Good video.

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@zachwitters3293

Жыл бұрын

Does the vm mikuni work well. I'd think it would be hard to get the cable into the vertical throttle.

I have a 72 XLCH sportster and a 81 Honda cb750. Rebuilding and syncing a 4 rack of carbs is a pain

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

It really is lol

Super simple

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Im sure some old tractors you saw in that bone yard were this simple too! Cant beat it! Thanks for coming by Hank!

@hardondavidson

3 жыл бұрын

NO FOLLOW ME NO CCOME HOME NO CIRCLE ME JUNK

@hardondavidson

3 жыл бұрын

OOPS SORRY THAT WAS THE ADD THE KID IS COOL

old makuni works well .

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks for tuning in!

👍😎👍 How do you set the float height.. Whats with the weird spring on the float shaft..??

@HomesteadJay

4 ай бұрын

I dont recall I dont have it anymore sorry!

I just got done rebuilding my Bendix off my 72 FLH. If you think this is simple wait until you see a linkard carburetor.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Alissa! Thanks for watching! I love this carb, no vacuum, no BS, all adjustable. i wish new stuff was like this. Im sure the linkard is simple id take your word for it! Subscribe to the channel please!

Have that carb on my 77 Ironhead but some fuel oozes up and leaks out dripping at the accelerator pump. How do you stop that?

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

I think there is a gasket in there, check that out and change it!

How's she goin'? There is no doubt new technology sure helps with efficiency. BUT, it sure makes things complicated and like you say, you need $20 000 just to find out the plug is dirty!!! Simple has a big benefit to us all that's for sure. Take care eh!!!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Mike! Very good points! Technology can help but sometimes leave you farther back then you want to be! Have a good week!

Please let us know what the initial settings are for the jets for start up , the main jet and idle jet . Buy a genuine rebuild kit from Zenith on Amazon .its about 48.00 dont waste your money on a cheap aftermarket kit . Thanks .

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey There! I ended up selling the sporty I had, it had a 80's evo carb on it but I did keep this carb hahah! Sorry i cant help! I dont have the bike anymore to tune! Wish i did!

@brentcrude8153

3 жыл бұрын

Idle Mixture Screw: 1.5 turns counterclockwise from snug. Adjustable Main Jet: 3.5 turns counterclockwise out from snug. Pro Tip: align the holes in the base of the Main Jet Tube with the notched cutouts in the Carb Body through which the tube rides.

@whip-its_dad4239

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip Mr. Crude , I will check mine and make adjustment . Thank you . Interesting name , are you in petroleum industry ? I am retired but drove a product delivery ( tanker truck ) for one of the majors for 21 years in calif . bay area .

All that computer bs is from regulations my friend . Thank the tree huggers for that .

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! I care more about the environment than you average tree hugger and I log and heat with firewood LOL! Looks at these wildfires out west... heavily regulated against logging/timber industry and look what happens! Please subscribe to the channel my friend!

What is the rectangular protruding behind the inlet (between body and plunger) I think it has to do with the two or three idle holes distal from the idle needle at top of venturi; maybe a horshoe path between them, maybe it relieves pressure somehow. I hope it's not a check valve (springs should not be permanent) Maybe it's just a mount, but it's driving me fjing crazy

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ronnie! Sorry I cant be more help I dont have the carb anymore to check it out I am sorry

@tubedude54

2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking that thing at the bottom left part of the barrel at 4:09? It looks like a nut sitting there? If so, that's the accelerator pump outlet nozzle. When you twist the throttle it should shoot gas down the middle of the barrel... if not you can turn it one way or the other with a small wrench.

My brother inlaw has 1972 sportster had it in a shop they couldnt figure out it was running rough now its to rich had to trailer it back home told him he needed a new carb talk to others they say a CV and if so what should he be looking for any info appreciated

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

You don’t want a CV carb those are junk. These style carbs have adjustable main jets which came factory on the bikes. Find a good used bendix with adjustable main snd you’ll have no issues

@lamontjordan4834

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay thanks for the feedback I haven't looked at it yet who knows what's on there he's a disabled Vet lost his leg in motorcycle crash with drunk driver bike was trikes and redone and was gifted to him

7:03 how it's work.?

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

The accel pump squirts fuel into the body of the carb everytime you twist the throttle. its like a plunger or syringe

Why no more simplicity? EFI, variable timing, all that "complicated" stuff was/is the only way to comply with mandated fuel economy as well as emissions regulations. Carbs can't do that, they have limitations.

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Yes I like simplicity over emissions lol

Hey man love your channel!!! My bendix will not stay open (choke off). It stays closed once I let off the swivel part?? Any ideas??

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Im not sure something with the linkage? Hard to tell whats actually going on in a comment

@letscheckitout1985

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay I found out I have a keihin butterfly and figured it out but thanks anyways!!!!

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

@@letscheckitout1985 I was gonna say there really simple not sure what would go wrong lol

@letscheckitout1985

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay yea there is a cable that attaches to the camlock style positioned like your bendix but I can literally just flip that mechanism by hand l thanks !!!!