[AJD] Carb cleaning

[John Paur]

With a small tip on your torch, heat the brass until it gives off a greenish
tint to the flame.  Lot it cool and unscrew the fittings. You will be amazed
at how easy they come out!!  John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Smolkowski" <kevin at smolkowski.com>
To: <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:16 AM
Subject: [AJD] Carb cleaning


>
>
> I am cleaning an carb off my MC and the various brass parts
> are just stuck.   I am afraid to really torque the fittings
> as I am afraid they will just break.
>
> Is there any good method for removing them,  can you heat up the brass,
> heat up the carb, ??
>
>
>
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> Kevin Smolkowski
> John Deere Model R
> visit: www.twocylinderdiesel.com
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