Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
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Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
I need a fuel feeder tube for a carb rebuild on a set of 79 CBX carbs - the one that goes between #5 and 6 carbs. I have one from a set of 82 carbs but discovered that it is larger in diameter, even though the bottom still fits the carb fuel orifices. If someone has the tube that I need, please let me know cost etc... Thanks.
79, 80, 81, 82 CBX's, 87 Hurr 1000F, 83CB1100F, 87 VFR700, 01 Blackbird
40 yrs of Hondas and still baffled....
40 yrs of Hondas and still baffled....
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Re: Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
John,
I am a little confused about what you are actually looking for. Do you have a vacuum valve on your CBX?
The original 79 carb had only one tube from the petcock to the carburetors....
I am a little confused about what you are actually looking for. Do you have a vacuum valve on your CBX?
The original 79 carb had only one tube from the petcock to the carburetors....
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Re: Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
Ditto on Mike's reply - there is only one fuel inlet on the '79 carbs and yes, it is 1/4 inch vs the 5/16 inch on the two inlets for the '80-'82 carbs. Your '79 set should have just an aluminum connector between 5 and 6.
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Re: Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
oops, I was looking at the wrong carbs. I have 3 sets in progress right now. got confused - need to take a break. Thanks for the comments.
79, 80, 81, 82 CBX's, 87 Hurr 1000F, 83CB1100F, 87 VFR700, 01 Blackbird
40 yrs of Hondas and still baffled....
40 yrs of Hondas and still baffled....
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Re: Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
Would I gain anything by putting another fuel tube between 5 and 6? The only one I have would be off of a cannabalized set of 82 carbs.
79, 80, 81, 82 CBX's, 87 Hurr 1000F, 83CB1100F, 87 VFR700, 01 Blackbird
40 yrs of Hondas and still baffled....
40 yrs of Hondas and still baffled....
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Re: Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
You would need a petock with a second outlet or add a "T" into the single line.HondaJohn wrote:Would I gain anything by putting another fuel tube between 5 and 6? The only one I have would be off of a cannabalized set of 82 carbs.
I can't say that there is absolutely no benefit to adding another fuel line, but I also can't see one that is obvious.
I used to hang around Harley guys a lot and to those who felt the need to shell out in excess of $100.- for a hi-flo Pingle petcock I always told this:
Fill your tank up fully. Disconnect the fuel line to the carb and route it into a large gasoline can.
Open the petcock and start a stop-watch.
Take the time it takes for the tank to drain completely- 20, maybe 25 minutes?
If your motor is capable of emptying the tank that fast, you need a high flow petcock.
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Re: Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
Very good explanation EMS and I agree with you 100%.............
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Re: Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
Thank you. I am curious about that tank emptying.
79, 80, 81, 82 CBX's, 87 Hurr 1000F, 83CB1100F, 87 VFR700, 01 Blackbird
40 yrs of Hondas and still baffled....
40 yrs of Hondas and still baffled....
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Re: Fuel Feeder Tube for 79 CBX
John, i have read that only a BIG engine would require or benefit from the second gas line.