yamaha g2 carb spacer. Plastic junk!

shortthrow50 · 07-12-2012, 06:44 PM

Im on my second brand new joint spacer. I cracked this one as well during the install. You can barely torque the carb to it without it cracking. I put maybe 3 pounds of torque to the bolts while tightenin it down the first time (CARB TO JOINT) and i heard it crack and saw the crack. I bought another one and figured i would go extra light. Well that one cracked too. How the heck are you supposed to get these to seal if you cant torque them past finger tight? these are spacers from buggies unlimited. Any help will be appreciated. thank you. Golf cart backfires now so im assuming its becuase of crack. i have a new carb on as well

pachanga90 · 07-12-2012, 06:50 PM

Theres your answer...Buggies Unlimited.Off-Shore stuff,Go with OEM,or check with Site-Sponsors like Plowmans or CPP that specialize in Yamahas'.

shortthrow50 · 07-12-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pachanga90

Theres your answer...Buggies Unlimited.Off-Shore stuff,Go with OEM,or check with Site-Sponsors like Plowmans or CPP that specialize in Yamahas'.

so the oem plastic one wont break? i tried calling plowmans over the weekend with the number on the website and all i got was a noise like a fax machine makes. no message or nothing saying i got a bussiness

smallblock450sl · 07-12-2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortthrow50

so the oem plastic one wont break? i tried calling plowmans over the weekend with the number on the website and all i got was a noise like a fax machine makes. no message or nothing saying i got a bussiness

Yes OEM's can break/crack also, but with only 3 lbs of torque they wont.

shortthrow50 · 07-12-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallblock450sl

Yes OEM's can break/crack also, but with only 3 lbs of torque they wont.

what is the recommended torque spec

Mike Mac · 07-12-2012, 10:19 PM

Just enough to start to crush a new gasket. Doubt its even a pound.

Also need to insist on "Genuine Yamaha Parts" always!!

spriddle · 07-13-2012, 12:38 AM

Are you using gaskets with the spacer?? You need to be if your not. Put a little gasket sealer on the gaskets, barely tighten it, and let it seal. As soon as you feel it snug, stop. Run your finger around the carb plate and intake plate and make sure it doesn't have a bur or feel warped or something. These things shouldn't break this easily.

JcXtreme72 · 07-13-2012, 12:58 AM

My OEM one cracked but the tube on the inside was intact. I glued it and zip tied it. I've been meaning to replace it but it isn't giving me any problems.

shortthrow50 · 07-14-2012, 09:00 AM

thanks for the tips guys. ill be ordering a yamaha spacer toniht and i will mount it the way you guys explained

Mike Mac · 07-14-2012, 09:07 AM

Short, new gaskets as well! So you don't have to tighten the nuts as tight.

07-12-2012, 06:44 PM	#1
shortthrow50 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 54	yamaha g2 carb spacer. Plastic junk! Im on my second brand new joint spacer. I cracked this one as well during the install. You can barely torque the carb to it without it cracking. I put maybe 3 pounds of torque to the bolts while tightenin it down the first time (CARB TO JOINT) and i heard it crack and saw the crack. I bought another one and figured i would go extra light. Well that one cracked too. How the heck are you supposed to get these to seal if you cant torque them past finger tight? these are spacers from buggies unlimited. Any help will be appreciated. thank you. Golf cart backfires now so im assuming its becuase of crack. i have a new carb on as well
shortthrow50 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 54

07-12-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: yamaha g2 carb spacer. Plastic junk! Theres your answer...Buggies Unlimited.Off-Shore stuff,Go with OEM,or check with Site-Sponsors like Plowmans or CPP that specialize in Yamahas'.

07-12-2012, 10:19 PM	#6
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: yamaha g2 carb spacer. Plastic junk! Just enough to start to crush a new gasket. Doubt its even a pound. Also need to insist on "Genuine Yamaha Parts" always!!

07-13-2012, 12:38 AM	#7
spriddle Admin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TN Posts: 101,855	Re: yamaha g2 carb spacer. Plastic junk! Are you using gaskets with the spacer?? You need to be if your not. Put a little gasket sealer on the gaskets, barely tighten it, and let it seal. As soon as you feel it snug, stop. Run your finger around the carb plate and intake plate and make sure it doesn't have a bur or feel warped or something. These things shouldn't break this easily.

07-13-2012, 12:58 AM	#8
JcXtreme72 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 1,942	Re: yamaha g2 carb spacer. Plastic junk! My OEM one cracked but the tube on the inside was intact. I glued it and zip tied it. I've been meaning to replace it but it isn't giving me any problems.

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07-14-2012, 09:00 AM	#9
shortthrow50 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 54	Re: yamaha g2 carb spacer. Plastic junk! thanks for the tips guys. ill be ordering a yamaha spacer toniht and i will mount it the way you guys explained
shortthrow50 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 54

07-14-2012, 09:07 AM	#10
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: yamaha g2 carb spacer. Plastic junk! Short, new gaskets as well! So you don't have to tighten the nuts as tight.

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