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I don't think the hole goes through. I have had success in removing stuck needles by cutting a piece of insulation from a #14 wire,slipping it over the needle, and carefully placing in a vise. Take are not to overtighten the vise and also not to bend the needle. Rotating the piston should unstick the needle.

Berry

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For the price of a needle (probably worn by now) I would replace both needles and grease them when refitting. If you over tighten the vice or grip you could put a flat on it which will give most bizarre running and wear out the jet double quick. If it runs at all!

You may get away with it but at least if not you will know which one to order. Been there done that and got the needles to prove it. They really are very delicate items of great precision and if you doubt what I am saying just Google su needles chart and look at the needles profile.

FWIW Any scoring at all and it is B***ered.

Not what you wanted to hear but I'm afraid it is a hazard of TR ownership.

Rgds

Rod

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Hi Ron,

If you are replacing anyway just tap the end of the needle into the body, penetrating oil in the hole, and then grip the needle in the vice. You are unlikely to snap the needle unless you bend it backwards and forewards. Grip it close to base of the needle and then turn the body back and forth whilst and it will come free.

Furthermore if replacing the needles then I suggest the you replace the jets at the same time and you are then starting with a level playing field.

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You would be better off letting it soak for longer otherwise with that sort of brute force you will disturb the bush that the needle sits in and then the piston will be scrap.

Stuart.

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