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Old 08-14-2006 | 10:01 PM
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Just ran outta carb cleaner and was wondering if i could use WD40 to clean up my floats?
 
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Old 08-14-2006 | 10:29 PM
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i wouldn't... just use gasoline :-D
 
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Old 08-14-2006 | 10:32 PM
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Thiers no auto parts stores out there in Brownstown? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old 08-14-2006 | 10:35 PM
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There is im just being lazy, i already went there and bought 2 cans and dont wanna go back cause it costs me more in gas than it does in carb cleaner :-/
 
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Old 08-14-2006 | 10:39 PM
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you could use some non-clorinated brake cleaner or as speedy said use gas.
 
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Old 08-15-2006 | 01:25 AM
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I dont use it for cleaning carbs unless thats all i got..BUT when you slide your airbox hose on to your carb.. I spay WD-40 on the rubber so it will slide up on the carb easy and i think when it drys it helps seal the rubber to the carb..
 
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Old 08-15-2006 | 07:48 AM
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What Doyle says really helps. I used WD-40 when I was rejetting the carbs and had to remove them alot. It also makes it alot easier to side the carbs back in the intake boots without any trouble.
 
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Old 08-15-2006 | 08:25 AM
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Keep in mind, WD40 has a drying agent in it too. Might cause problems later down the road. Some marine grease will make them slide on easy too, and help provide a better seal.
 
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Old 08-15-2006 | 11:11 AM
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Alright guys thanks for all the advice, ill head back up to the store [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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