Main issue

[YooperMike]

So, long time follower, first time carb cleaner yesterday. I've always had a local shop do it, or a good mechanic friend. I've watched and absorbed knowledge while drinking beer, etc., so I thought I'd give it a go. Everything went well, however on the last carb, I noticed that the main was slightly marred on the inside/top. Like someone used too small of a screwdriver to remove it. Should I worry about the 2 little knicks in it? I have no idea how long it's been like that and it seems like it runs just fine. Looking for opinions. I'm thinking I'm going to replace it for my own sanity.

 

[thefindian]

I have seen many main jets just like you described over the years and never had a problem with using them as long as its not changing the size of the hole in anyway like a bur obstructing the hole that could lean it out.
How much snow do you have over there?

 

[YooperMike]

Here's a (crappy) photo of what I'm talking about. The arrows are where it is burred or dented in. Nothing inside the jet is wrong.

The snow is ok here. A foot or so on the ground around Newberry. More up north. Report of near 2' somewhere between Newberry and Paradise, but I'll believe it if I see a photo.

 

[YAMAHIZAL700]

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Devilin AblueDress!]

Would run it myself. If any burs/etc hit them with a file/dremel.

 

[YooperMike]

Thanks guys. I did replace it for peace of mind, but kept the old one as a spare.