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DaveR
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Initially Posted - 09/03/2011 :  09:08:10  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
So, I'm sure most of you all have seen me comment on carburetor problems saying to just blow some pressurized air through all the holes and you'll be good. Well, a few weeks ago my girlfriend Carol asked me to look at her pressure sprayer that hadn't been started in several years and wouldn't start. So I undertook this task with great confidence. I took this thing apart no less than 5 times, first putting the basic carb kit in, then replacing the seals as well but NOTHING was working (are you smiling yet?). I even took thin wire and used that to try to clear the passages. Was about to pull my hair out! Then I went to utube and found a video on cleaning my exact carb. It stated that when all else fails to get some chemical carb dip. So I searched the internet for what folks liked best for a carb dip, found it at Autozone for less than $30 and let that sucker soak for several days. You have to make sure and take all the rubber off it as well as the float jet seat. Anyway I blew air through it this morning, put it back together and the SOB fired up first pull. Woo Hoo Thought it was gonna beat me...........


Hey, how'd that 3rd place mug get in the pic?
Dave Robbins
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Renzo
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Response Posted - 09/03/2011 :  09:41:38  Show Profile
Gotta love that U-Tube!




Oh and congrats on the mug.
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 09/03/2011 :  12:08:13  Show Profile
What will be your first step next time?

We just cancelled our fall OD reggata due to a plethora of circumstances; sad.

Third is great!
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 09/03/2011 :  18:22:33  Show Profile
I have used various dips over the years on a variety of engine parts and always been pleased with the results. Given time and occasional agitation, they can be very effective. As noted, they are also very effective at dissolving rubber and many plastics; they don't smell very good either.
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TCurran
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Response Posted - 09/04/2011 :  04:26:01  Show Profile
Yeah...where did that mug come from...

DaveR, I started the new job this past Monday.

See you Saturday.
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 09/04/2011 :  05:13:23  Show Profile
congrats on the new job.
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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 09/04/2011 :  06:21:40  Show Profile
Congrats of the persistence and getting it done! I thought you were gonna post all that work and it end up being something really silly like clogged fuel line or something...
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 09/04/2011 :  06:45:08  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
Dave, This stuff worked good without agitation. Comes in a 96 oz. can as you can see, with a tray to put your parts in. The smell IS tremendous, make sure you've got some ventilation. Strangely enough I had never used this type of thing before, but I highly recommend it.
AWESOME about the job Tom, congratulations and I hope the transition goes smoothly. We'll see you next Saturday to see if we can't get a 1st place mug (we'll tie a line to Chuck's stern and then do a slingshot at the last minute)

Thanks Frank & Renzo, 3rd IS great, especially when you've got Chuck and Confetti in the mix.
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