In lew of a possibly clogged slow jet, Id like to try Octane's lazy but fast and furious carb cleaning.
Any suggestions on what cleaner to use and how long to let it sit in bowls?
Also If i want to go the Randakk way would it be possible to shoot the cleaner through the fuel lines into the bowls as Randakk explains here with his Yamaha cleaner (instead using a substitute because I can't get a hold of this yamaha cleaner)?
http://www.randakks.com/TechTip1.htm
Thanks guys!
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Re: Lazy Carb cleaning
I have used sea foam in a 50/50 mix and put it directly into the carbs by pulling the gas line off #3 and hooking up a tube and funnel..draining the carbs and then pour the 50/50 in let it for a day adn then run a tank of sea foam gas may help..
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Re: Lazy Carb cleaning
Thanks for the suggestions guys, ran 50/50 seafoam and gas, looks like it worked because she is idling quite well know, gonna repeat as per Randakk's instructions.
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Re: Lazy Carb cleaning
I did Octane's method twice, I used some 0000 steel wool on the slides and Seafoam brand Carb cleaner (the one with the long straw) and blasted the carbs with it. Then I ran two tanks with Marvel's Mystery Oil and then straight up 87 octane fuel. It has been running very well ever since.
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Re: Lazy Carb cleaning
Glad it worked..try running sea foam tank once a month for a while to keep the carbs clean..
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97 SE 1500 SOLD
83 SOLD
82 REBUILT sold!!!
81 DAILY RIDER sold her ((!
81 REBUILT SOLD!!!
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79 IN BASKET PARTS FOR SALE
79 CLEANED UP AND SOLD
78 REBUILT SOLD
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81 REBUILT SOLD!!
80 REBUILT SOLD
79 IN BASKET PARTS FOR SALE
79 CLEANED UP AND SOLD
78 REBUILT SOLD
77 REBUILT SOLD
76 SOLD/PARTIAL REBUILD
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