[AJD] Carb cleaning

[Bus Driver]

Your choice about sending it off, but the M-S is extremely simple compared
to the DLTX- 1X carburetors. The M-S is about as simple as they get. New
jet, new float, do it yourself on your schedule. Acetone will cut the old
fuel gunk- use it outside!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Smolkowski" <kevin at smolkowski.com>
To: <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [AJD] Carb cleaning


>
>
> Well, the main jet is messed up, the carb is full of gunk and the
> floats have holes in them.   Wonder it ran at all.   I am thinking
> I will just send it off to be fixed.   Recommendations?   This is a
> Marvel-Schebler TSX-245 I think.
>
>
>
> Quoting "Terry L. Hrdlicka" <th01209 at alltel.net>:
>
> > Kevin,
> >
> > I'm with everyone else.  I use a little propane torch on the brass
> > screws and fittings.  Heat 'em up, let 'em cool, and they come right
out.
> >
> > Good Luck,
> >
> > Terry
> >
> >
> >
> > Kevin Smolkowski wrote:
> > >
> > > 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, ??
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Kevin Smolkowski
> > > John Deere Model R
> > > visit: www.twocylinderdiesel.com
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Antique-johndeere mailing list
> > > http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/antique-johndeere
> > >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Antique-johndeere mailing list
> > http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/antique-johndeere
> >
>
>
> --
> Kevin Smolkowski
> John Deere Model R
> visit: www.twocylinderdiesel.com
> _______________________________________________
> Antique-johndeere mailing list
> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/antique-johndeere