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==== Carburetor Cleaner ==== | ==== Carburetor Cleaner ==== | ||
- | A gallon of carburetor cleaner is very useful in cleaning parts and soaking stuck gaskets. \\ | + | Carburetor cleaner is not just for cleaning carbs and their parts. \\ |
+ | A gallon of carburetor cleaner is very useful in cleaning most any parts, bolts and other metals and soaking stuck gaskets. \\ | ||
There is a metal bucket with a handle inside so you can put in small parts and remove them with the handle easily without loosing any. \\ | There is a metal bucket with a handle inside so you can put in small parts and remove them with the handle easily without loosing any. \\ | ||
Insert small parts, bolts, wrenches or whatever you need to clean, close the lid and let them soak. \\ | Insert small parts, bolts, wrenches or whatever you need to clean, close the lid and let them soak. \\ | ||
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For soaking stuck gaskets between mated parts to loosen them, \\ | For soaking stuck gaskets between mated parts to loosen them, \\ | ||
Depending on how old or how 'stuck' the parts are, soaking for a couple hours may help to separate the old gasket in between. \\ | Depending on how old or how 'stuck' the parts are, soaking for a couple hours may help to separate the old gasket in between. \\ | ||
+ | Make sure to remove any rubber or plastic parts before soaking. \\ | ||
+ | Also check the label for safety precautions. \\ | ||
Parts that have been sitting for years may have to be soaked for about 24 hours. \\ | Parts that have been sitting for years may have to be soaked for about 24 hours. \\ | ||
- | | Carburetor Cleaner ((photo by Hippysmack)) | | + | |
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+ | This oil pump had to be soaked overnite before the cover would separate from the body. \\ | ||
+ | Keep in mind, any rubber parts on the inside will have to be replaced before installation. \\ | ||
+ | | Soaking gaskets for more easy removal ((photos by Hippysmack)) ||| | ||
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====== General Clean-up ====== | ====== General Clean-up ====== |