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Luc Vinet

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" I am trying to clean a very

" I am trying to clean a very gummed carburator. Is there a good product that i could let it soak for a day or two that would disloge all the gum? If yes what's the name and were to get it. Is ther special precaution using this product, for example with gasket, rubber or float?

Regards,

Luc "
 
" You can disassemble the carb

" You can disassemble the carb and remove all of the plastic parts. Get a gallon can of Carb Cleaner at your local auto parts store. Soak all the parts including the carb base in this solution. Get a carb rebuild kit and rebuild the carb when finished soaking. Just make sure to rinse the carb and all of the parts before you reassemble.
Take your time. If possible, get a service manual to help you in the procedure.
Good luck and have fun on the Water "
 
luc andmercury dude; not tryi

luc andmercury dude; not trying to sound argumentive but i was told by the local dealer never to use auto parts cleaner and when i bought my latest service manual it says the same. i have found that seafoam works very well for soaking and adding to the fuel while running to get rid of fuel deposits.
 
" I have used both. Seafoam w

" I have used both. Seafoam works better as a cleaner that you add to the fuel. I like gumout carb cleaner in the gallon can. Never use carb cleaner in a spray can on the carb while the engine is running. It displaces the fuel and "OIL" going to the cylinders. This can cause a lean condition and cause more trouble that it helps. Most outboard carbs have multiple plastic parts and most carb cleaners can damage them. I have never had problems with these cleaners because I disassemble the carbs completely first.
Just my personal preference.
By the way, if your dealer said to not use it, follow his instructions. You don't want to void your warranty because of this.
Good luck and have fun on the Water. "
 
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