stuck pilot screw

[o_0_hell_0_o]

I picked up what i believe to be an 82 carbs for 5 bucks at a local junk yard.. looks like the one on my bike..
I wouldnt know what an 83 looks like..
Figured... spare parts in case of whatever..
after cleaning off all the gunk and taking it apart.. i noticed the pilot screw on the rear carb is impossible to take out... really hard to turn and head almost stripped flat...can hear the brass squeak
is there a way to get it out for replacement?
some special kinda lube?
other than that... everything come clean and looks great.
Or is it now just a paperweight?

[h2olawyer]

Try soaking the stuck screw with PB Blaster.  I used to swear by liquid wrench until I found this stuff.  Either one works better than WD-40 for stuck fasteners.  If you can find Aero-Kroil, that works great as well.

The screw may just be binding with the o-ring seal.  That's probably the squeak you hear.

H₂O

[ProfessorRex]

PB-Blaster is fantastic stuff, but BEWARE it STINKS!!! Wear rubber gloves!

[Lucky]

if you can get it out (i know i can) i have a replacement for you.
--Lucky

[o_0_hell_0_o]

I will give it a try...
Lucky... Love the sign... Where did ya get it??
Are they available??

[Lucky]

see the post elsewhere on the board titled "betcha don't have one of these" for the sign.

[YellowJacket!]

I will give it a try...
Lucky... Love the sign... Where did ya get it??
Are they available??

Heres where I got it from.  Hint - you can right click on the picture and save it then print it out full size.  I printed one out to see how it would look in my garage before I bought one. ;D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-XZ550-Parking-Sign-Motorcycle-Sign_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ007QQitemZ170041126881QQrdZ1

David