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Offline Mike81K10

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Rochester Carb cleaning
« on: April 13, 2023, 06:33:16 PM »
My carburetor I believe needs to be cleaned. It sat for so long and I believe it got gummed up and is not doing right. Do I need to buy a kit to take it apart and clean up the bowl and jets. Not very familiar with taking the carburetor apart!
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Re: Rochester Carb cleaning
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2023, 08:15:48 PM »
Probably needs a rebuild. If you are not familiar with rebuilding carbs, find someone that is. IMO!
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Re: Rochester Carb cleaning
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2023, 03:53:12 PM »
You can fill the bowl at the forward vent with carb cleaner as you feather the throttle without choking it.

It will pull through all the passages and de-gunk the carb. If that doesn't help than a deeper dive may be in order.

I would use half a can myself if it sat that long.
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Offline Mike81K10

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Re: Rochester Carb cleaning
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2023, 04:05:22 PM »
Thanks for the info! That is what I was interested in knowing.
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