Thank you, D Webb, I enjoy the old bikes, and enjoy making the videos, so it's a win win for me. I am just glad that folks are getting some good out of the videos. Or at least some entertainment. Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
What a huge help. I bought a 72 DT3 for $80 but was missing the exhaust, kick starter, and had some weird carb on it. I bought a cv 26 from ebay for $35, and exhaust from a dt360 for $60, and random kick starter. I just want to get it running. Previous owner called it a DT175 but was wrong. Anyhow, the carb on ebay was from an estate sell so had no idea what it was from. Your struggle to determine the correct direction of the float arm direction had my attention. On the right side of the page of the manual showed a chart that stated the DT1 had the main jet of 160, pilot of 35 and pilot jet of 0-2. Yes! now I know the carb was from a DT1 and can set the correct float height. Hurry for me! By the way, I happen to have a similar carb for a Kawasaki 250 from around that year. I don't remember how I even got it, just that I can sometimes be a pack rat. Anyhow its floats are brass and all one piece-unlike the ones on the DT. It has the same bend that you use to establish direction of your float arm. The brass one piece angle points up. Thanks for the video. It taught me how a clogged pilot can really affect the idle. This should be common sense which I sometimes lack.
I forgot to mention that I bought a set of viton o-rings and have never regretted it because of ethanol fuel. I use them all the time. Even new carbs are sold every day that don't resist ethanol. Also, the "tang" as you call it faces the carb when the floats are attached to the bowl but faces away when the float are one unit pinned to the carb.
You are right the Viton Orings are great, I try to only run non ethanol fuel in all two strokes. But I realize it's not available in some states. If you can get it that is the best way to go.
Thanks Dale, it’s always nice hanging out in the shop with you. I’m in the process of building up my own shop right now, a place to store and work on all my bikes, just like yours. I hope to put some videos out once I’ve fulfilled that dream. Cheers, Dan
Thanks Daniel, It is a lot of fun having all you guys hanging out with me in the shop, hey I will be watching your videos when you start thats for sure. Come on in the water is great, the more folks putting their ideas and methods out there the better. Love just about everything about these old bikes, and I am not alone. I am just in awe of how many people are still working and riding these old bikes. I just think its great. I probably never would have started the videos if it had not been for my wife urging me to do so. I having fun and learning a lot everyday. Enjoying the folks that I talk to everyday, that is probably the best part. Good luck with your dream, and thanks for following the channel.
Sounds very sweet Dale, I do love those bigger Yamaha strokers. Great job on diagnosing and fixing the carb. Looking forward to the ride out. Best wishes, Dean.
I love learning by other peoples mistakes instead of my own. lol. Another great video Dale. I've got to go through the carb on my DT2 for similar problems. I'll check those float arms when I do.
Hey let me know what you find Jack, I still think tab goes up toward the float bowl. That is the only reason I can see is that it contacts the float arm support to prevent the needle from falling downward. Even if it didnt fall out, and I dont think it would, it could get out of alingment with the seat and stick. I have not been able to find any info on it. Think I will take some carbs apart I have and see what they look like. Then do another video on the outcome. You might think about doing the same and we can get an average or something.
Thanks Jim, yeah ethanol is a enemy to two strokes, consider myself lucky being in a place where I can still get ethanol free. Some folks half to separate the gas from the alcohol.
@@montana2strokeracer I use avgas since I can't get non-ethanol unless I want to use Tru-fuel from a hardware store. It's about $20 a gallon though. Avgas is a little high in octane but it keeps the float bowl clean. I also run the bike dry since I don't ride regularly. Good call on the gunsmith screw drivers. They come in a lot handier than you realize. I use them on modern bike suspension adjusters for a tight fit. Regular screw drivers can easily bugger those things up.
im here!, had the same pilot jet plugged on my 1974 honda xl 250 MV32 carb. amazing think setting with even a small amount of ethanol gas. i had to use a strand of electrical wire to clean the holes. also had a clog in the enricher port. like you said it is what it is.
@@montana2strokeracer yeah thats what i think, its not dirt or debrie its the chemical reaction that leaves a film or something that causes clogging. not sure if sta-bil helps or not.
I might transport some unleaded race gas to my garage this summer. I could never get my inline filters to sit vertical on my RD so i removed them while looking for a fuel flow problem. Later i realized I had a non-venting gas cap!. Enjoyed hearing the 360. I
Yeah the fuel is a real problem for the 2 strokes, that is for sure. I really dont like the inline filters, but I think we are to the point we have to use them. I think the alcohol promotes rust in our steel tanks, and of course that rust has to go somewhere. Yes the big 360 just sounds cool. Hey thanks for stopping by, appreciate you following the channel.
Dale if im going to leave a engine set for more the a month i have been draining everything,found its the best for me. i also have my tanks coated with RedKote sealer so they don't rust. us nut cases with many motorcycle that arnt driven much need to think outside the box.
Think your right Frank, drain them. I dont want to coat a tank if it doesnt need it. But you right again, the fuel is actually causing the rust, may have to rethink coating. You have to with fiberglass tanks, the alcohol will melt the fiberglass, I did my Bultaco Alpina just to protect it from the alcohol.
@@montana2strokeracer yeah i really think its time to get on board the tank recoating train. i have in the past only used when the inside was questionable and i was unable to get it soptless. i havent tried but one method that is RedKote about $17.00 a quart messy but havent had a issue. hard to get my brain around a plastic chemical that will hold up to setting in gas ,but it works. might try a test if you have a couple of tanks. let ethanol gas set and non ethanol set for a month or so then drain.
Thank you, my recent purchase rt3 had the float arm with tang pointing toward float bowl. I will change it to point toward carb body but still unsure its purpose.
Lucas Ethanol treatment should be used in Carb storage vehicles. Also could run carbs dry or drain the bowls. I had 4 of these Yamaha 70s Enduros. 71 175, 2- 71 360 and a 73 360.
Thanks for your comment, Dave. I agree you must do something to save the carbs from total destruction. I am lucky here; we can still get alcohol free fuel. But I still use sta-bil in all my fuel that I use in bikes, mowers, etc. around the place here. The way they formulate the fuel these days it evaporates in a matter of a couple days. Remember when we worried about gum and varnish in the float bowls? Now its eating the bowl up from the inside out. Who knew! Hey thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Enjoyed your show, I had a 74 360 along with my former 72 dt 250s,always enjoyed working on my bikes but times were different back then. Retired now but still enjoying these videos, brings me back in time when times were better! Used to work for Yamaha in Oceanside, Cal. in the 70s, boy do I wish I could do it again! Do you live in Great Falls? I lived there for about a year? Thanks
Dale, have you produced an RT3 condenser removal video? I’ve got NOS points & condenser to install. Looks like both ends on the condenser leads are attached via solder. I’m concerned whether soldering each in place is bad for the condenser due to soldering temp? Please comment if you don’t mind. Thanks, Al
Hey Alan, no I have not done a video on that yet. When changing a condenser, it is best to use a really hot (300 watt) iron. That way you don't have to stay on the condenser very long. Get everything ready, get your iron hot, get in and get out. Shortest dwell time is best, but don't worry about getting it hot, it's made for it.
Hi Dale, great videos but a question to you: are you sure that you’ve been turning air screw 1,5? According to me you’ve been turning it halfway, 0,75… Please do let me know, thanks!
Hey Luis, my ultrasonic cleaner is a 5-gallon capacity I use one fourth of the gallon of soap to one fill of the ultrasonic tank. So, I get 4 tank fills from one gallon of cleaner.
Hi ، so nice video An interesting question ! ? Between Suzuki and Yamaha choose which ? Suzuki is good or yamaha ? which one is better ? Excuse me, my English is not very good
Hi Surena, your doing just fine with your english, The short answer is I like them both. There are things about each that is, in my opinion better than the other. I have always though the Suzuki"s where better built, the metal in the cylinders is sure better, I bore more Yamaha's than Suzuki"s for sure. But it just come's down to what you like.
Im not sure I got it. I got one and replied that I didnt understand what you were asking. Yes I have a barn that I keep cars and bikes in. Cold storage.
Mikuni doesent care anymore LOL, those tiny float rod caps keep the first time dummy from dropping the floats on the ground and not remembering which way they go back in. bet everyone who has worked on the newer Mikunis have dropped the floats. all part of the fun!
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Great videos Dale, I hope you continue making this great content, it's a real service to the bike community!
Thank you, D Webb, I enjoy the old bikes, and enjoy making the videos, so it's a win win for me. I am just glad that folks are getting some good out of the videos. Or at least some entertainment. Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Another outstanding work. Great looking Yamaha 360 with the great sound of the 2 stroke engine. Thank you Sir and fellow veteran. !! 👍
Thanks Ricardo, they are timeless machines, still sound great to me too.
Really enjoy your videos. Hands on is so much better than the book.
Thank you, Jim, glad you have found some value in these videos.
What a huge help. I bought a 72 DT3 for $80 but was missing the exhaust, kick starter, and had some weird carb on it. I bought a cv 26 from ebay for $35, and exhaust from a dt360 for $60, and random kick starter. I just want to get it running. Previous owner called it a DT175 but was wrong.
Anyhow, the carb on ebay was from an estate sell so had no idea what it was from. Your struggle to determine the correct direction of the float arm direction had my attention. On the right side of the page of the manual showed a chart that stated the DT1 had the main jet of 160, pilot of 35 and pilot jet of 0-2. Yes! now I know the carb was from a DT1 and can set the correct float height. Hurry for me!
By the way, I happen to have a similar carb for a Kawasaki 250 from around that year. I don't remember how I even got it, just that I can sometimes be a pack rat. Anyhow its floats are brass and all one piece-unlike the ones on the DT. It has the same bend that you use to establish direction of your float arm. The brass one piece angle points up.
Thanks for the video. It taught me how a clogged pilot can really affect the idle. This should be common sense which I sometimes lack.
I forgot to mention that I bought a set of viton o-rings and have never regretted it because of ethanol fuel. I use them all the time. Even new carbs are sold every day that don't resist ethanol. Also, the "tang" as you call it faces the carb when the floats are attached to the bowl but faces away when the float are one unit pinned to the carb.
Wow a great deal you got on your bike, add a few parts and some hard work and you have a great vintage Enduro. Nice!
You are right the Viton Orings are great, I try to only run non ethanol fuel in all two strokes. But I realize it's not available in some states. If you can get it that is the best way to go.
Thanks Dale, it’s always nice hanging out in the shop with you.
I’m in the process of building up my own shop right now, a place to store and work on all my bikes, just like yours. I hope to put some videos out once I’ve fulfilled that dream.
Cheers,
Dan
Thanks Daniel, It is a lot of fun having all you guys hanging out with me in the shop, hey I will be watching your videos when you start thats for sure. Come on in the water is great, the more folks putting their ideas and methods out there the better. Love just about everything about these old bikes, and I am not alone. I am just in awe of how many people are still working and riding these old bikes. I just think its great. I probably never would have started the videos if it had not been for my wife urging me to do so. I having fun and learning a lot everyday. Enjoying the folks that I talk to everyday, that is probably the best part. Good luck with your dream, and thanks for following the channel.
@@montana2strokeracer Thanks Dale. I’m a long way off right now, but I’ll get there, in time. Take care pal, see you on the next one.
Dan
Sounds very sweet Dale, I do love those bigger Yamaha strokers.
Great job on diagnosing and fixing the carb.
Looking forward to the ride out.
Best wishes, Dean.
Thanks buddy, Yeah I sure like the sound of the big dogs, but these days I prefer to ride smaller ones.
I love learning by other peoples mistakes instead of my own. lol. Another great video Dale. I've got to go through the carb on my DT2 for similar problems. I'll check those float arms when I do.
Hey let me know what you find Jack, I still think tab goes up toward the float bowl. That is the only reason I can see is that it contacts the float arm support to prevent the needle from falling downward. Even if it didnt fall out, and I dont think it would, it could get out of alingment with the seat and stick. I have not been able to find any info on it. Think I will take some carbs apart I have and see what they look like. Then do another video on the outcome. You might think about doing the same and we can get an average or something.
@@montana2strokeracer Will do Dale.
great Dale, show your fans that you can still kick some butt on the big 2 stroker. looking forward to the ride!
Yeah looking forward to another ride.,
Another great video helping with a common problem! Gas quality has gotten worse and worse. I only use ethanol-free with a good stabilizer.
Thanks Jim, yeah ethanol is a enemy to two strokes, consider myself lucky being in a place where I can still get ethanol free. Some folks half to separate the gas from the alcohol.
@@montana2strokeracer I use avgas since I can't get non-ethanol unless I want to use Tru-fuel from a hardware store. It's about $20 a gallon though. Avgas is a little high in octane but it keeps the float bowl clean. I also run the bike dry since I don't ride regularly. Good call on the gunsmith screw drivers. They come in a lot handier than you realize. I use them on modern bike suspension adjusters for a tight fit. Regular screw drivers can easily bugger those things up.
Wonderful video Dale. Excellent detail. Thanks very much
Thanks Peter, appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos.
Great Job Dale, as always a first rate, informative video. Look forward to all your videos.
Thanks for watching Jeff, I enjoy everyone hanging out with me.
im here!, had the same pilot jet plugged on my 1974 honda xl 250 MV32 carb. amazing think setting with even a small amount of ethanol gas. i had to use a strand of electrical wire to clean the holes. also had a clog in the enricher port. like you said it is what it is.
Yeah Frank, the fuel is just crap anymore. Evaporation takes place so fast it just leaves corrosion and junk floating around in there.
@@montana2strokeracer yeah thats what i think, its not dirt or debrie its the chemical reaction that leaves a film or something that causes clogging. not sure if sta-bil helps or not.
Awesome video. Throughly completely on the money!!
Thanks Don, glad you got some good out of the video, that's awesome.
Your the man dale!!! Great information videos as always!!! Can’t wait to go along on the ride.🏍
Hey thanks Robert, the weather is warming up here and my plan is to do some more riding videos, and of course you get to go along on the ride.
This old bikes are built to be fixed if things go wrong , top job 😊
Thanks Tore!
I might transport some unleaded race gas to my garage this summer. I could never get my inline filters to sit vertical on my RD so i removed them while looking for a fuel flow problem. Later i realized I had a non-venting gas cap!. Enjoyed hearing the 360. I
Yeah the fuel is a real problem for the 2 strokes, that is for sure. I really dont like the inline filters, but I think we are to the point we have to use them. I think the alcohol promotes rust in our steel tanks, and of course that rust has to go somewhere. Yes the big 360 just sounds cool. Hey thanks for stopping by, appreciate you following the channel.
great video as usual dale keep it going great entertainment
Thanks Mark, appreciate you following the channel.
watched this video remember similar problem with my Rd2 back in 1975. Miss this bike, looking for another,
Hey David, keep looking my friend they are out there. I sure enjoy getting mine out on a nice day.
Nice job as always Dale...
Thanks Taylor, nice to have you along on the ride.
Very helpful video excellent, thank you from the UK
Thanks for watching Tony, glad it was useful to you.
Another beautiful bike. Thanks for sharing brother.
Thanks buddy, enjoy getting them out.
Awesome as always Dale. Thank you.
Thanks Greg!
Dale if im going to leave a engine set for more the a month i have been draining everything,found its the best for me. i also have my tanks coated with RedKote sealer so they don't rust. us nut cases with many motorcycle that arnt driven much need to think outside the box.
Think your right Frank, drain them. I dont want to coat a tank if it doesnt need it. But you right again, the fuel is actually causing the rust, may have to rethink coating. You have to with fiberglass tanks, the alcohol will melt the fiberglass, I did my Bultaco Alpina just to protect it from the alcohol.
@@montana2strokeracer yeah i really think its time to get on board the tank recoating train. i have in the past only used when the inside was questionable and i was unable to get it soptless. i havent tried but one method that is RedKote about $17.00 a quart messy but havent had a issue. hard to get my brain around a plastic chemical that will hold up to setting in gas ,but it works. might try a test if you have a couple of tanks. let ethanol gas set and non ethanol set for a month or so then drain.
Thank you, my recent purchase rt3 had the float arm with tang pointing toward float bowl. I will change it to point toward carb body but still unsure its purpose.
Peyton, it keeps it from falling too far down into the float bowl.
Ok thanks, I'll study it next time I'm in the garage.
Lucas Ethanol treatment should be used in Carb storage vehicles. Also could run carbs dry or drain the bowls. I had 4 of these Yamaha 70s Enduros. 71 175, 2- 71 360 and a 73 360.
Thanks for your comment, Dave. I agree you must do something to save the carbs from total destruction. I am lucky here; we can still get alcohol free fuel. But I still use sta-bil in all my fuel that I use in bikes, mowers, etc. around the place here. The way they formulate the fuel these days it evaporates in a matter of a couple days. Remember when we worried about gum and varnish in the float bowls? Now its eating the bowl up from the inside out. Who knew! Hey thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Enjoyed your show, I had a 74 360 along with my former 72 dt 250s,always enjoyed working on my bikes but times were different back then. Retired now but still enjoying these videos, brings me back in time when times were better! Used to work for Yamaha in Oceanside, Cal. in the 70s, boy do I wish I could do it again! Do you live in Great Falls? I lived there for about a year? Thanks
Hey Ron, yes, I understand, the simpler times were good. I do live in Great Falls.
I had one just like that in 1970 more and then it change my life. No I have a 1970 4-D T3 16 girl almost like new.
They are great bikes for sure, they made a big impression on us that grew up with them. Still my favorite.
Dale, have you produced an RT3 condenser removal video? I’ve got NOS points & condenser to install. Looks like both ends on the condenser leads are attached via solder. I’m concerned whether soldering each in place is bad for the condenser due to soldering temp? Please comment if you don’t mind. Thanks, Al
Hey Alan, no I have not done a video on that yet. When changing a condenser, it is best to use a really hot (300 watt) iron. That way you don't have to stay on the condenser very long. Get everything ready, get your iron hot, get in and get out. Shortest dwell time is best, but don't worry about getting it hot, it's made for it.
Hi Dale, great videos but a question to you: are you sure that you’ve been turning air screw 1,5? According to me you’ve been turning it halfway, 0,75… Please do let me know, thanks!
Hey man that has been at least 2 years ago, I can hardly remember what I did yesterday. I usually start at 1 1/2 and go from there.
Hi Dale!
Let me ask you a question...
What kind of cleaning product do you use with the ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning carbs?
Thank you in advance.
Hey Luis, I use simple green pro, it is a purple color. Works pretty good and is safe for aluminum, unlike regular simple green.
Thanks for answeeing Dale!
I did not know It, but It is sold on Amazon.
What about the proportions?
50/50?
Hey Luis, my ultrasonic cleaner is a 5-gallon capacity I use one fourth of the gallon of soap to one fill of the ultrasonic tank. So, I get 4 tank fills from one gallon of cleaner.
@@montana2strokeracer Ok.
Thanks Dale.
thought you only had the 360 flat tracker!
Oh man, I have more bikes than you shake a stick at. Got to start thinning the heard.
Hi ، so nice video
An interesting question ! ?
Between Suzuki and Yamaha choose which ? Suzuki is good or yamaha ?
which one is better ?
Excuse me, my English is not very good
Hi Surena, your doing just fine with your english, The short answer is I like them both. There are things about each that is, in my opinion better than the other. I have always though the Suzuki"s where better built, the metal in the cylinders is sure better, I bore more Yamaha's than Suzuki"s for sure. But it just come's down to what you like.
I sent you a email yesterday. Do you have another shop you keep them in. ?
Im not sure I got it. I got one and replied that I didnt understand what you were asking. Yes I have a barn that I keep cars and bikes in. Cold storage.
What are the stock jet sizes for a Rt1 360?
Oh man, not sure right off hand, you can look them up at Partszilla.com
they will even show the alternate main jets for altitude adjustment.
@@montana2strokeracer thank you for the reply, much appreciated 👍
Mikuni doesent care anymore LOL, those tiny float rod caps keep the first time dummy from dropping the floats on the ground and not remembering which way they go back in. bet everyone who has worked on the newer Mikunis have dropped the floats. all part of the fun!
Yeah we dont have enough fun the way it is.
I use to have a 400 Enduro
Nice bikes, you should try to find another and have some more fun.
That float level is about as non precision as anything gets. It's just to let gas in without so much as to flood. No need to overthink it.
Well I beat Frank this time.
You did!!!!