Thank you. Extremely well done, detailed, and very helpful to me as I rebuild the carb on my 06 Vinson for the first time. You mentioned that the O-ring on the diaphragm must fit into the groove. On my carb, the diaphragm is not ripped or torn, but after removal it no longer fits fully into the groove and stays there. Do you recommend replacing this part before re-installing the carb? Do you know of a way to test the operation of the old diaphragm without needing to re-install it into the ATV first?
Thanks for watching and the kind words. I would replace it. It’s not uncommon for the rubber parts in the carburetor to stretch/ shrink once removed. In my opinion that carb is such a pain to remove and replace that it would be worth installing a new diaphragm. Sometimes putting parts in the freezer will shrink them back down or hot water to stretch back out can work. The only way I know to test a diaphragm is while it’s in the carb and installed on the machine. Properly functioning will move up with increasing throttle and vice versa. They kinda flutter up and down slightly at idle. Good luck with your rebuild! Hopefully you don’t have to replace too many parts. Suzuki sure is proud of them!💰💰💰💰
Thank you. Extremely well done, detailed, and very helpful to me as I rebuild the carb on my 06 Vinson for the first time. You mentioned that the O-ring on the diaphragm must fit into the groove. On my carb, the diaphragm is not ripped or torn, but after removal it no longer fits fully into the groove and stays there. Do you recommend replacing this part before re-installing the carb? Do you know of a way to test the operation of the old diaphragm without needing to re-install it into the ATV first?
Thanks for watching and the kind words. I would replace it. It’s not uncommon for the rubber parts in the carburetor to stretch/ shrink once removed. In my opinion that carb is such a pain to remove and replace that it would be worth installing a new diaphragm. Sometimes putting parts in the freezer will shrink them back down or hot water to stretch back out can work. The only way I know to test a diaphragm is while it’s in the carb and installed on the machine. Properly functioning will move up with increasing throttle and vice versa. They kinda flutter up and down slightly at idle.
Good luck with your rebuild! Hopefully you don’t have to replace too many parts. Suzuki sure is proud of them!💰💰💰💰