Stock Carb Cap removal

[Et2rnal Smoker]

What is the correct procedure for removing the stock carb cap on a 2004 Blaster? Obviously it will ultimately screw off counterclockwise but there is a cutaway on the carb body itself with what appears to be some sort of locking tab that has me a little stumped as of the moment. That is a new one for me and completely different that my MX bikes and I don't want to damage it. Any tips or help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[blasterdemon7]

That tab tightens down on the twist cap to keep it from in screwing.

 

[blasterkid1994]

does it still have the tors on it?

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

Yes, it still has the TORS on it.

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

So what do I need to do with it too let the cap go ahead and screw off?

 

[Larry's Shee]

If it has the locking tab, loosen the screw on tab, then unscrew cap

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

No, that is not the tab to which I am refering. I removed that already. There is a flat spot on the front of the neck of the carb which screws into the cap, there is some small flat tab-like protrusion just underneath the cap in the front that seems to lock the cap from spinning off and there doesn't seem to be any obvious way of moving it, freeing it up or moving it.

 

[Blaaster]

Interesting, can you post a pic of it?

 

[Awk08]

i think i remember what you're talking about, just align that internal tab with the flat spot of the carb threads and gently get the threads started
it's nothing to overthink

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

Having problems getting my picture on the reply. LOL. Not familiar with the URL link for a pic from my computer. Won't let me browse and upload.

 

[Blaaster]

Having problems getting my picture on the reply. LOL. Not familiar with the URL link for a pic from my computer. Won't let me browse and upload.

Nice try, no workeee.

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

Got 'er figured out.

http://www.blasterforum.com/members/et2rnal-smoker-17968/albums/pics-101/8046-001/

 

[Awk08]

it's the base of the tors unit that sticks down in, that tab keeps the tors unit aligned straight while tightening the cap

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

http://www.blasterforum.com/members/et2rnal-smoker-17968/albums/pics-101/8048-003/

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

Ok, so I can just go ahead and unthread the cap, huh?

 

[Awk08]

Ok, so I can just go ahead and unthread the cap, huh?

yep, you'll be fine, align that with the flat spot when
re-installing, the cap rotates around it, it will stay stationary

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

Excellent. Thanks abunch, I appreciate it. I tend to be very cautious when I see something new.

 

[Awk08]

Excellent. Thanks abunch, I appreciate it. I tend to be very cautious when I see something new.

well then, have some reps for asking, and listening, before tearing stuff up !!!

 

[Et2rnal Smoker]

Thank you, sir. Likewise.

 

[Blaaster]

Green given for not using the rip and bust method, there should always be thought before action.