Electric carb heaters?????

[cmd951]

I was changing the jets today and while unplugging the carb heaters one broke. The dealership in town does not stock them and I am planning to ride tomorrow. My question is can I operate the sled with the broken one unplugged?????? I started the sled up and it seems to run fine. Can someone please respond if they have any input on these electric carb heaters. My other option is to try and JB weld the broken piece back together.

 

[BURMAD69]

Run it, the carb heaters are for sub-zero conditions.

 

[cmd951]

I one is unplugged will it effect the computer system and set of a dummy light????

 

[JDKRXW]

The electric carb heaters switch OFF when the low temp. warning light goes out and the idle speed drops.
I can't see how one not working will do anything any harm.

 

[black john]

carb heaters

i did the same thing 1st time i changed jets and i drove it for a month waiting for parts no problem. next time just unplug them from the wireing harnes and dont touch the carb heaters.

 

[cmd951]

Thanks guy's, I thought it would not hurt anything. I did not realize they shut off when the idle changes after warm period....

 

[LazyBastard]

Once the engine is warmed up, it uses engine coolant to heat the carbs, hence no need for electric heaters.