How do I remove a broken pilot jet? - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Ultrafrozen · 11-13-2009, 07:16 PM

I probably tightened the pilot jet too much last year and broke the slot tabs when trying to remove it today during my pre-season tune-up. My smallest easy-out won't fit the hole and I don't want to drill it out any bigger. I'll shop for a smaller easy-out tomorrow but if I can't find one I was going to grind a triangular file small enough to fit and try that.

Does anyone have experience in removing a busted pilot jet?

And yes, I used a properly fitting screwdriver.

krispaintballz · 11-13-2009, 09:13 PM

I am in the same boat. I recently bought a sled which just needed a "carb cleaning." I was wrong pilot jet is rounded off and can't get it out. any response could help us both.
Thanks

JheLrey · 11-13-2009, 10:09 PM

Buy a carb body.... They are sooo cheap!

**BC_Dan** · 11-13-2009, 11:20 PM

maybe a reverse twist drill bit? Or the type of easy-out that is a reverse screw?

krispaintballz · 11-13-2009, 11:22 PM

That is what i am going to try tomorrow.

DoubleClutch · 11-14-2009, 07:49 AM

I have done many of these on street bike's and sleds and the best way to get them out is to drill and use a small easy out. I also spray blaster in to help loosen the threads. Sometimes I have had to use heat but be careful and drain all the gas out of the card bowls. When you get it out replace all parts with new!!

**kccats** · 11-14-2009, 07:51 AM

1/8" - 3/16" left handed drill bit! And use a drill press!

krispaintballz · 11-14-2009, 05:06 PM

I just wanted to say thanks for all the help guys. I put some pics up on what I used. Just a reg drill bit and easy out.

DoubleClutch · 11-14-2009, 05:25 PM

Good deal! It's not to hard to do with the right tools.

**kccats** · 11-15-2009, 08:10 PM

NEVER! Throw the easy out away! I have never had one worh! A left handed drill bit is THE only way!

stevexcr440 · 12-21-2009, 11:23 AM

take a small flat head screw diver heat it up with a torch till red hot then push hard or tap the flat head of te screw driver into the brass. then it should make a grouve let it cool down for 20 mins then it should come right out

Ultrafrozen · 12-21-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevexcr440

take a small flat head screw diver heat it up with a torch till red hot then push hard or tap the flat head of te screw driver into the brass. then it should make a grouve let it cool down for 20 mins then it should come right out

I ended up buying a small square style eazy-out and it worked well. I put the eazy-out in the vise and turned the carb while applying pressure.