New member just got a Valkyrie has questions
Mooskee:
It is an M6 x1 nut with a bit of a flange. You can get something at the hardware store.
Only tighten it 7 ft lbs. That is not much.
If you need thr through rod, let me know. I can sell you one. Also if you want the leak properly fixed contact me.
Joe333x:
Quote from: Mooskee on September 03, 2025, 01:53:05 PM
It is an M6 x1 nut with a bit of a flange. You can get something at the hardware store.
Only tighten it 7 ft lbs. That is not much.
If you need thr through rod, let me know. I can sell you one. Also if you want the leak properly fixed contact me.
Wait, you mean I shouldn't jack it down as tight as I possibly can to try and stop a leak caused by a shot o-ring?
Sixgunluvr:
I’m no expert, I don’t think there is anything wrong with the through bolts. I just stripped the nut. I know one of the members mentioned making sure they were tight……….I gave it a shot. It didn’t work. So if anyone else tries to snug them up in hopes a leak will stop just don’t overdo it as Mooski mentioned they are only 7 foot pounds.
I just want to replace the nut now and limp my way into October before I attempt to pull the carb rack myself and have it refurbished. I am certainly no mechanic and just pulling the carb rack will be at the edge of my abilities. I’m sure I will continue to watch some YouTube videos on the removal process.
Joe333x:
Quote from: Sixgunluvr on September 03, 2025, 05:06:51 PM
I’m no expert, I don’t think there is anything wrong with the through bolts. I just stripped the nut. I know one of the members mentioned making sure they were tight……….I gave it a shot. It didn’t work. So if anyone else tries to snug them up in hopes a leak will stop just don’t overdo it as Mooski mentioned they are only 7 foot pounds.
I just want to replace the nut now and limp my way into October before I attempt to pull the carb rack myself and have it refurbished. I am certainly no mechanic and just pulling the carb rack will be at the edge of my abilities. I’m sure I will continue to watch some YouTube videos on the removal process.
I'm not a mechanic by trade but I am mechanically inclined. You can definitely get the carbs out on your own, don't follow the service manual though. Use this PDF, I take no credit for this, this is from Dave at https://www.valkyrieflatsix.com/.
https://jumpshare.com/s/HzwAoHVhxOcwgIUjDkZB
I uploaded some videos on YouTube on rebuilding the carbs after I cleaned them in an ultrasonic cleaner. It's a meticulous job but I wouldn't say it's something only a mechanic can do. If you someone who could build a model or something similar it's definitely doable, I took mine off, set them up on a table in a room and rebuilt one at a time and I was good to go by the time spring came.
Disassembly
https://youtu.be/tx3AnNUVahI?si=XBHIoFeG6k_xUruP
Reassembly
https://youtu.be/qiY2pCfTwMw?si=p2qMvrZV13vTg7QI
Sixgunluvr:
“ I had a leak on # 3 several years ago. Tried tighting the through bolts which was fruitless. Seperated carbs just enogh to remove the tube and replace packing. Did not remove carb bank. Took an hour and no more leak.” I sure wish I could do that. How did you manage to do that Challenger?
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