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Tips for cleaning float chamber?
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:08 pm
by beero
I have loads of brown sticky gunge in my float bowl. Any diy tips for dissolving it??
Re: Tips for cleaning float chamber?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:26 am
by MarkyB
Sticky is unusual, silt that can just be rinsed out is more common.
An aerosol of carb cleaner should shift either.
Re: Tips for cleaning float chamber?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:29 pm
by bmcecosse
Either leave well alone - or as above - carb cleaner! It's made for the job - and is actually very useful stuff for about 100 other jobs - including encouraging reluctant engines to start! It's mostly Toluene - highly flammable!
Re: Tips for cleaning float chamber?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:25 pm
by MarkyB
Don't forget the pipe that goes to the jet!
This is where the action happens (debatable), and is the lowest point in the carb.
Re: Tips for cleaning float chamber?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:33 pm
by beero
I think it was sticky because it has been sat for 20+ years. The lifting pin and the needle were also stuck in place. I have solved it by soaking overnight in celly thinners. Thanks all.