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Slow jet keeps getting clogged
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 5:25 pm
by Ruckenstein
So I've cleaned this carb with Chen-dip and wires about 3 times. I popped the intake manifold off and attempted to drain the crankcase of any possible excess oil from a possible pump failure. I keep getting my slow jet gunked up so I'm thinking maybe there is something that needs diluting and cleaned out from my crankcase. Any ideas are welcomed.
Re: Slow jet keeps getting clogged
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 5:56 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
The contents of the crankcase are prevented from regurgitating into the carb by the reed valves and the general Forward Flow of the fuel. The thing that may need cleaning is your fuel tank. Also 30-year-old rubber fuel lines...
Re: Slow jet keeps getting clogged
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:02 pm
by Ruckenstein
Oh ya. My tank is great condition and clean. My fuel lines are new.
Re: Slow jet keeps getting clogged
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:13 pm
by motormike
..add an inline filter.
Re: Slow jet keeps getting clogged
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:30 pm
by motormike
graphite9 wrote:filter. if you have rust in your tank it makes its way past the filter too
^^that's right...filter only stops a %...the super fine stuff will still get to the pilot... 
Re: Slow jet keeps getting clogged
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:43 pm
by Meatball
I pulled a filter from a Spree to flush the tank once and it had a huge rip in it. I pulled it with the intention of re-using it and it was removed very carefully so I know it wasn't damaged by removal. Them babies don't last forever. I wasn't having any pilot clog issues, just reporting my findings. My $0.02.