Ih carburator rebuild problem

Teebone · Mar 22, 2009

I am working on a '54 IH Cub w/IH carb. This is the first time it has ever been disassembled. Upon getting it apart the idle tube (part # 10 in manual) was stuck in both castings and it broke off flush with the surface of the upper casting. I have the rebuild kit, a new float and the idle tube ordered. No problem there. But I need to remove the broken end of the idle tube from the casting without any damage to the casting. Does anyone have a good idea for this. I thought about putting the casting in the oven to heat it, but still i need a way to grasp the broken tube. I thought about drilling it out but i don't know what size the original hole is or how deep it is at that size. Can anyone help??

bc · Mar 22, 2009

I had a similar problem. A #1 (smallest I believe) ez out from Ace hardware got it out easily. It is not very deep

Wayne in MN · Mar 22, 2009

When you get the new idle tube you can determine the size & depth.
Drill out most of the brass tube, locate a proper size thread tap (may need to see your nearest gunsmith friend) and carefully run the tap in & out removing chips as you go.

Ih carburator rebuild problem

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