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!
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
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
Jay don't know where your at but that accent is definitely new England! I'm in Maine and my sportster carb has been giving me issues since my mikkuni got stolen I got a zenith bendix on her now also got options I have a zenith a tillison and a HD carb but my zenith bendix was what I chose to install. Id love to see a video of you fine tuning the carb on the 74 iron head cause my 82 iron head is finicky asf
Hey brother sorry I don’t have the bike anymore! Real simple To tune just turn the main jet till you get the right idle. You’ll know when it loads up or is too lean! I think there are videos of bendix tuning on the web!
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!
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!
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
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
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
@@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
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 .
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!
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.
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 .
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!!!
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!
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!
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 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 !!!!
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.
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!
@@HomesteadJay Bet you don't like the old television sets - compared to the new hi definition sets.
cool Im doing one this weekend on my Old Iron head project
Awesome!
I have a 1974 XLH, NEED TO REBUILD THE CARB, THIS WILL HELP. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK MY FRIEND.
Rock on! Hope you get it running good! God Bless!
@@HomesteadJay paid $1800 at an estate sale, deal of a lifetime.
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
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!
I have a ‘74 XLH 1000 with this carb. Super simple. Cannot mess it up -very forgiving.
Indeed!
I'm watching this video 'cause I'm trying to clean up a carbi for my '71 HQ Premiere. Thanks Jay.
Any time!
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.
Joe, thats awesome! Love some vintage equipment! You will prob have less issues with those two rigs than anything new!
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!
Glad I could help! Its a nice feature
That's the exact carb I have on my 76 Ironhead... simple to rebuild and simple to adjust!
I love it! Such a basic design. Almost primitive hahaha thanks for tuning in and please subscribe!
got that one for my 76 XLCH, i really like this carb
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!
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!
Right on,
Cheers 🍻
Thanks!
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.
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
Rode a 67 ironhead for 25 years, nuff said. I'm with ya young bro.
67 is a good year! Right side shift old school magneto style! Kick it and go!
I have a 72 XLCH sportster and a 81 Honda cb750. Rebuilding and syncing a 4 rack of carbs is a pain
It really is lol
I put a Mikuni VM on my 80 Sportster. Easy Carb too. In fact put one on my 83 FXWG too. Good video.
Thanks 👍
Does the vm mikuni work well. I'd think it would be hard to get the cable into the vertical throttle.
MY 53 Pan came with a Linkert carb simpler . Runs perfect!
Those are nice! Seen a few before! My old neighbor has a 55 pan
My dad has a 1954 chrysler new yorker and its awesome to work on
Yeah back when you could work on em! No big plastic cowlings in the way! Just steel and iron!
Thanks for the video Jay!
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Dan! Thanks for coming by! Glad you like simplicity lol!
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!
Thank
You
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?
I think there is a gasket in there, check that out and change it!
Super simple
Im sure some old tractors you saw in that bone yard were this simple too! Cant beat it! Thanks for coming by Hank!
NO FOLLOW ME NO CCOME HOME NO CIRCLE ME JUNK
OOPS SORRY THAT WAS THE ADD THE KID IS COOL
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How do you set the float height..
Whats with the weird spring on the float shaft..??
I dont recall I dont have it anymore sorry!
IRONHEADS RULE!!
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Indeed!
@@HomesteadJay 🤙
Jay don't know where your at but that accent is definitely new England! I'm in Maine and my sportster carb has been giving me issues since my mikkuni got stolen I got a zenith bendix on her now also got options I have a zenith a tillison and a HD carb but my zenith bendix was what I chose to install. Id love to see a video of you fine tuning the carb on the 74 iron head cause my 82 iron head is finicky asf
Hey brother sorry I don’t have the bike anymore! Real simple
To tune just turn the main jet till you get the right idle. You’ll know when it loads up or is too lean! I think there are videos of bendix tuning on the web!
And yes NH accent haha
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!
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!
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
Hey Ronnie! Sorry I cant be more help I dont have the carb anymore to check it out I am sorry
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
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
@@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.?
The accel pump squirts fuel into the body of the carb everytime you twist the throttle. its like a plunger or syringe
old makuni works well .
Yes! Thanks for tuning in!
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 .
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!
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.
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 .
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!!!
Mike! Very good points! Technology can help but sometimes leave you farther back then you want to be! Have a good week!
I just got done rebuilding my Bendix off my 72 FLH. If you think this is simple wait until you see a linkard carburetor.
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!
All that computer bs is from regulations my friend . Thank the tree huggers for that .
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!
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.
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??
Im not sure something with the linkage? Hard to tell whats actually going on in a comment
@@HomesteadJay I found out I have a keihin butterfly and figured it out but thanks anyways!!!!
@@letscheckitout1985 I was gonna say there really simple not sure what would go wrong lol
@@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 !!!!