Carborator gas tee

[harmonc]

When you replace the gas tee is their some type of o ring washers that make the seal? Who sells a replacement gas tee with whatever makes it seal between carbs
Thanks Chris

 

[pamcopete]

harmonc,

The original "T" can be reclaimed and used again.

1. Start by stripping the rubber coating off of it.
2. Then, cut two sections of 1/4 Neoprene gas line and insert them into the cab inlets.
3. Start to press the "T" into the Neoprene inserts in each carb
4. Use a clamp to squeeze the carbs together.
5. Check the length of the Neoprene sections to ensure they are not collapsing in the carb inlets.

 

[ReycleBill]

Pete, Thanks for this fix.

I cranked my XS late yesterday for the first time since a rebuild that included a rebuild of my carbs-- gas was gushing out of one end of the Tee so I carried it to the nearest Yamaha dealer who told me he was out, the Tee is no longer made and a Yamaha dealer in New Jersey has the last two in the world. I called the NJ dealer and was told they had just sold their last two and would not be getting any more.

So I came to the forum and searched for "carb Tee" which brought me here.

An hour later I was riding again.

Thanks!

 

[pamcopete]

ReycleBill,

Great! Glad I was able to help you get back on the road, and just in time for riding season!