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suthernS2
 Post subject: Stuck Carburetor slides.
PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2022 1:12 pm 
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Any tried and true method of unsticking gummed and corroded carbs ? So far after 3 days in carb cleaner, they look better but the slides are still stuck. I have also tried various lubricants but no go so far. I do have some evaporust that I plan on soaking next. Don't have any spares so I'm having to deal with what I got. Thanks.
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Jim
PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2022 1:34 pm 
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Have you tried lacquer thinner or acetone?

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suthernS2
PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2022 3:48 pm 
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Not yet Jim but I will add that to the process. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Jim
PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2022 4:11 pm 
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If it's stuck with varnish from old fuel, either of those solvents should soften it.

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suthernS2
PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2022 6:22 am 
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Yeah, it's mainly old fuel varnish.
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Jeff
PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2022 9:43 am 
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Acetone and/or laquer thinner has ways worked for me. You might have to soak the carbs for a bit, though.
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suthernS2
PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2022 3:44 pm 
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Jeff wrote:
Acetone and/or laquer thinner has ways worked for me. You might have to soak the carbs for a bit, though.


That's 2 votes acetone. :D I'll pick some up and give it a go. Not in a rush just yet.
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JohnnyO
PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2022 8:52 am 
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Heat gun and they come right out…

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suthernS2
PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2022 2:58 pm 
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JohnnyO wrote:
Heat gun and they come right out…


Got 2 out. 1 still stuck. I'll add heat to the process. Thanks Johnny.
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suthernS2
PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 6:11 am 
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Victory. Got the 3rd carb unstuck. Now I get to try out my new ultrasonic cleaner.
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