Diver1955

Well a new carb (OEM) solved it!

On 10/16/2022 at 12:14 PM, Keith J said:

 

AKATV,

Me too! My 2006 TRX350FE meter has just started to lose some of the segments of the numbers. I haven't taken it apart yet. Please send contact info.

Thanks, Shaun

It’s too bad you can’t replace the seat itself. 

27 minutes ago, Goober said:

Did you use a high quality float valve? These early rancher carbs seem to be finicky about float valve seats. 

i used the one that came in the Shindy kit. 

20 minutes ago, THH said:

I have not done the MT Washington ride but hope to someday.

Went about 8 yrs ago it was in August, 72 degrees and sunny at the base, 40 degrees near zero vis and 40-50mph winds at the six mile mark. 

So I used a Q-tip and some compound that I use to strop my carving knives to a mirror finish in a drill and polished the seat to a bright brass finish, it was quite well coated with residue from the gas ( I use ethanol free gas). Still leaks bad. Decided to replace carb. Found a decent price for an OEM Honda carb at PowersportsAuthority.com with free same day shipping.The machine is 16 and other than oil and filter changes has had no work needed, it owes me nothing. Thanks for the advice.

Great state for atv riding. Have you done the Mt Washington ride? 

2 hours ago, Fishfiles said:

Welcome to HondaATVforums, hmmm  !  Born 1955 , wearing what looks like could be a Kirby Morgan ,  maybe  diver in the  North Sea ? 

That photo was taken in 1981 in Wilmington Ca (Los Angeles harbor). That hat was a “Rat Hat” which was the house helmet of the Oceaneering Co. I worked in LA, Catalina Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Saudi Arabia. Rat Hat had a very tight neck hole and I had to compress my nose while the tender twisted it on. Was actually comfortable once you were in Does look like the K-M Superlite series. It was a great way to make a living. 

Thanks 

I will do that tomorrow. 🤞Thanks 

How do I measure float height on Rancher 350. I know the height needs to be 18.5 mm but not sure of exact way to measure it. I know you measure from bowl rim to float top but having trouble deciding on the correct way to hold carb so float is in the correct orientation. My carb started leaking out of the overflow so I got a Shindy kit and rebuilt it but still leaks. I checked the bowl for leaking from the overflow tube where it is inserted in the bowl as well as the drain screw. Float "floats" and has no leaks. Just gat a new float? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

My name is Shaun Caisse and I live in NH. I have a 2006 Rancher 350 that is used more as my my yard tractor but I do get out on the trails as much as I can. This looks like a great site and I'm looking forward to checking it out.