How to remove carbs? On Eldo.

[motogman]

I will post some pictures later but those of you that have done this will know what I am asking...

I am working on a 74 Eldo I just picked up and have loosened the clamp ring that holds the carbs (Delorto VHB 29s) onto the intake stack.  One I can barely rotate and was not able to make progress towards it''s removal.  The other I stopped screwing with until I can get some recommendations on how to get these loosened up without hurting them or myself.         

Thanks

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I use a hardwood dowel - place it up against the carb body (at the inlet, not up against the square section or anywhere else) and bonk it with a hammer. Alternate between the top and bottom, driving it off of the manifold a little at a time.

Apply a little anti-seize on the plastic sleeve in the carb and on the manifold stub before installing. That'll make it much easier to remove next time. 

[Tom H]

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One thing not mentioned. Rotate the carb so the fuel bowl sits a bit outward. If you don't, one or both will hit the trans/engine case before sliding off if I remember correctly.

Another option when you install them, good old white lithium grease works fine. Just wipe a bit in the carb side them slide over the manifold. Just use enough to wet the surface.

Tom

[v7john]

I've just taken mine off complete with the intake. I started hitting it like Charlie said but didn't want to end up pounding it with a club hammer and the veins sticking out on my forehead!
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