QuestionI pulled out Dad's old 75 cb360 which hasn't run in 15 years. It was not stored in very optimal conditions. I have cleaned the fuel system, changed the oil, battery and sparkplugs, fashoned some new airboxes. I attempted to rebuild the carburetors, but really only knew the rudiments of what i was doing. I just guessed at float hights and tightened down all the jets. I replaced the tang and jets using a kit, and gave the entire casing a good couple times over with a wire brush and carbcleaner. The big problem: there were rubber diaphrams in the upper part of the carbs. Both were full of holes. I replaced them with the o-ring gaskets (i think they are called) that came in my kit. I sealed the carbs back up and put them back on the bike. My dad says with three people i can pull start it behind a truck in grass (stick it in 2nd gear, let out the clutch).
The carb question: do the jets need adjusted, are the float heights imperative, and do i need to replace the diaphrams?
The overall question: what else do i need to do to get this bad boy up and running?
The good question: can i pull start this behind the back of a truck without any dire consequences?
AnswerHi Brian,
Send me your email address as requested. I'll return repair info files that may assist you with the carbs.
I wouldn't anchor my MC to anything that I couldn't control with the throttle. If you fall, let go of the rope. : )
Review the files I send, perform the work, and she'll start on her own.
The diaphragms (air cut-off valves) need to be replaced. Jest are simply lightly tightened, and floats are adjustable. Tuning float heights will lean or richen the air-fuel mixture, and effect mid-range thru WFO throttle.
Respectfully,
Mark Shively
