[John Fitzpatrick]

I ground off the thin clasp that holds the two halves together and the chain loops using a Dremel & grinding stone. I tried a burr and a cut-off wheel but the stone was quicker and easier to smooth with. One note- I held the disk in a vice the first time and that left a crease in the soft metal. It’s much easier just to hold the part in your hand while you grind. It took about five minutes to do the whole part.

The box reads 6 cm which would be 2.36 cm, but that’s the ring ID. The outer lip of my bell is 2.95 in, and these fit perfectly. I have extended length stacks though, and I don’t know if my diameter is common. The strainers are available in different sizes- just keep in mind the size evidently refers to the sphere diameter, not the rim.

To attach the screen to the stacks I used blue RTV gasket maker. I considered several other adhesives, but I think the silicone will hold up well and I won’t have to worry about a set screw or chunk of epoxy coming loose and going through the carb.