Yeah, I'm a glutton for punishment for even attempting to do these friggin' things.. I've tried the dremel with 8 million little wheels, bobs etc.. Tried the flex shaft with the same tools. I can't seem to generate enough heat with either. No grunt with the dremel and not enough RPM with the flex shaft. (Driven with a drill)
I may have to knuckle down and buy one of Caswell's flex shaft tools.. Just not sure how much grunt it's got.. Anyone got one they'd care to comment about?
I ended up trying some emery compound on a loose cotton wheel. Tore the hell out out the wheel (it was 6", now it's about 4" ehhe) and threw threads all over the garage (and me - I looked like I walked through a cave of spiderwebs) but it turned out "ok". Not brilliant shiny, but has a bit of luster that looks decent from a distance. I did get a good shine on the bowl and top cap so when it's all reassembled, it looks a LOT better than it did.
Gonna do the 2nd one the same way and call it good. I'd still like to tackle one after riding season is over, just to see if I can do it.
I do have a pic of the 1st carb installed. I'll post it when I get home tonight so you can get an idea of what I'm dealing with.
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