Liquifire 340

Technical topics related to machines powered by Kioritz/CCW & Kohler motors.
Post Reply
Deleted User

Liquifire 340

Post by Deleted User »

What MM are the carbs on a 76 liquifire 340 and are they Zinc? I cant seem to find this information anyware.

Thanks
S_Kyle
Posts: 1351
Joined: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Scott Kyle
Location: Roland Manitoba

Liquifire 340

Post by S_Kyle »

34mm mikuni
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
JDT
Posts: 5561
Joined: Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Todd
Location: Milbank South Dakota

Liquifire 340

Post by JDT »

The material is what is know as diecast or potmetal.
Yes there is zinc in it but what percentage I do not know.
Any metalurgists out there?
Todd Schrupp

Milbank SD
Deleted User

Liquifire 340

Post by Deleted User »

OK thanks guys i am just trying to figure out what rebuild kit i need to buy
S_Kyle
Posts: 1351
Joined: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Scott Kyle
Location: Roland Manitoba

Liquifire 340

Post by S_Kyle »

Why do you need a rebuild kit? Almost every Mikuni I have ever seen can just be cleaned and reassembled. Are you missing pieces?

Scott
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
Deleted User

Liquifire 340

Post by Deleted User »

The seals are junk and the needle and seat need to be replaced also they are the cause of a flooding problem. i have cleaned the heck out of these but its time to do a little more than cleaning
User avatar
WinnipegStPaul9
Posts: 5577
Joined: Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Don Amber
Location: Churubusco, IN

Liquifire 340

Post by WinnipegStPaul9 »

When I went to get carb kits for the Cyclones, the dealer asked the same thing. Are the carbs Zinc or Aluminum? How does one know? Don
Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
Deleted User

Liquifire 340

Post by Deleted User »

thats what i am saying how do you know.
ICCSF 108
Posts: 4369
Joined: Sun Jul 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Kenny Heins, AKA Grumpy
Location: Blue Springs Mo.
Contact:

Liquifire 340

Post by ICCSF 108 »

I believe it has to do with the slides there are heavy zinc/chrome & then there are the light aluminum ones. What that has to do with the carb kits I have know Idea???

Kenny
AKA: Kenny, Grumpy, Mr. Richard Head
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
User avatar
JoeRainville
Posts: 4355
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: "John Deere Joe"
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Contact:

Liquifire 340

Post by JoeRainville »

Good question, but I thought it was carb body material they were talking about. The mik's Deere used were all of the aluminum variety I believe. I am thinking the "zinc" carbs might be motorcycle?!

Not totally sure about that, need to do some digging...

-Rainville


B)
Honorary Tech Editor

Chuck Norris doesn't get frost bite. He bites the frost.
ICCSF 108
Posts: 4369
Joined: Sun Jul 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Kenny Heins, AKA Grumpy
Location: Blue Springs Mo.
Contact:

Liquifire 340

Post by ICCSF 108 »

Joe, I think maybe the other way around, as the ones I have here are all zinc, the Dator uses zinc for sure, I'm thinking the heavier zinc ones were used in the snowmobile carbs for more weight to return the throttle in cold weather??? at least that would sound reasonable???

Kenny
AKA: Kenny, Grumpy, Mr. Richard Head
"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?
User avatar
400brian
Posts: 5627
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: James T. Kirk
Location: South Central Wisconsin

Liquifire 340

Post by 400brian »

Some of this has come up before.

I'm thinking the slides Deere used are chrome plated brass. They are silver on the sides, gold colored on top. Rich can confirm this I think.

As for the carb body material, all the ones I've messed with, I'd call aluminum.

'09 Vintage Challenge Survivor, and I wasn't late for supper!
'10, '11, '12, '13,'14,'15,'16,'17, '18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Vintage Challenge Survivor !
72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
'74 340 green machine
'74 X8 9 time VC finisher
'78 Spitfire in progress
2 '75 340S 1 running, one on deck
'78 LF 440 future CC clone
'73 Skiroule RTX 440, 500 mi.
S_Kyle
Posts: 1351
Joined: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Scott Kyle
Location: Roland Manitoba

Liquifire 340

Post by S_Kyle »

The tech manual said the carb bodies for the sports were aluminum.

Scott
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
Post Reply