Triumph Bonneville T140v - Part 5 - Amal Carb Repair / Stuck Slides!

In this video we take off and strip down the old Amal carbs, which had sticky slides (pistons), 'repair' them with Crest Toothpaste, and then reinstall them on the bike.
Please leave a comment and let me know if you think this repair will work or if I will still need to purchase new carbs. Be curious to know if there are other ways to repair stuck slides. I enjoy all the comments and reply to all of them.
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[@donjendresky4705]

British Cycle Supply is a really good source for parts. I use them all the time and they have a location in Nova Scotia as well a sthe US

[@MadTinkerman]

@donjendresky4705, thanks very much for letting me know. I'll check them out again next time I need parts. I just might be buying some new carbs so if I do, they'll definitely be one of the companies I'll check with. I have looked at their site before, but its very hard to navigate and find the items I want to buy. That said, I'll give them another shot. Really appreciate your comment, and if you haven't already please subscribe! I could really use a few more subscribers :) Cheers!

[@FuriousGriffin]

Try cleaning with scotch bright red pads (both bore and piston), shouldn't need to replace the carb bodies bud. I've never had to unless the body is cracked. Change all rubber items (O rings, seat, gaskets)

[@MadTinkerman]

@FuriousGriffin thanks for that info! I have red scotch bright so if I take them apart again, I'll give that a try. The Crest toothpaste worked a charm :) Was a fun little job to do, and if it delays the need to buy new carbs I'd be even happier :)

[@FuriousGriffin]

Great job man, nice outcome eh? :P

[@MadTinkerman]

I"ll be synching and setting up the carbs today, so we'll see how she runs. Not holding my breath this will be a final fix, but I think it's going to run much better than before... we'll see :)

[@ownersguides]

You can use any dishwasher in ultrasonic cleaner? I thought it should be some specific chemical.

[@MadTinkerman]

Hi @ownersguides, yes you can use a variety of detergents and part cleaners in ultrasonic cleaners. I typically use degreasers like Simple Green or Dawn dishwasher liquid, but you can also use harsher parts cleaners as well. You can also just use plain tap water. If you get a ultrasonic cleaner suggest you google it and do some research on what others have used. For harsher chemicals one of the tricks you can use is to put your parts into a glass jar (like a peanut butter jar) filled with your parts cleaner, and then fill your parts washer with tap water, submerging the peanut butter jar, and that way you use a lot less chemical and it doesn't affect your machine. Definitely google this and do some research if you get an ultrasonic cleaner as there's lot of great information out there. Hope this helps. If you haven't already, please subscribe! I'd really appreciate it :)

[@ownersguides]

@@MadTinkerman Thanks!

[@TimBarwell]

grwat video

[@MadTinkerman]

Hi @TimBarwell, thanks so much for your feedback and for letting me know you enjoyed the video! I really appreciate it!! Cheers!