38MM PWK Slide Sticking

[dannyboy_916]

 Hi there!

Recently just got my hands on a 38MM PWK from facebook and upon assembly of the carb after cleaning it entirely I noticed the slide was sticking. It doesnt move freely up and down and I would like to know why that is? I have added oil to the slide and still sticks. I have uploaded two video for you guys to see and if I could get some feedback. I appreciate it!

https://youtube.com/shorts/VyGq9UskETk?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/L1okbM7XEVY?feature=share

[The norm]

Is the needle bent? Remove it and see if the slide is free

[dannyboy_916]

I just checked and the slide still gets stuck. What else could it be?

[croat1]

Check movement without the spring.  Binding from the spring?

Joe

[dannyboy_916]

Still gets stuck without the spring and without the needle. Any of other possible causes?

[broken1]

Sounds like maybe there's a bad spot on the slide. Look for rub marks in the carb & on the slide. Maybe around the top where the wall of the slide is thin it got bent.

[Piney0]

That slide looks warn out to me with the chrome plating completely worn through in places.

I have had this same issue on a 34mm PJ and replacing the slide fixed the problem for me.