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General Category => Maintenance => Topic started by: Lotsokids on July 16, 2011, 10:50:54 AM

Title: Carburetor Seat Polishing Advice
Post by: Lotsokids on July 16, 2011, 10:50:54 AM
I learned this from a mechanic about 20 years ago. It works GREAT.

All you need is some Q-tips, toothpaste, and carb cleaner.

1. Smear a very small amount of toothpast onto the top of the Q-tip. Rub it in gently with your fingers so chunks of toothpaste don't end up in the fuel passage.

2. Insert the Q-tip into the seat and rotate it back-and-forth a few times. Then use the other end of the Q-tip to clean the residue out.

3. Hold the carb upside-down and spray the seat with carb cleaner to remove all of the toothpaste.

4. Inspect your shiny, clean seat. :i_am_so_happy:

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Lotsokids/FJ1200/Seat_polish.jpg)