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Old 10-07-2015, 04:58 AM
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i have a nitro carb that has been sitting and now its stuck, whats the easyest way to clean so it will move, please help, thanks for your time
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Heat is the best way for me a soldering iron to the carb
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that iron was the way to go thanks crazyflyer92
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Originally Posted by mrbee
that iron was the way to go thanks crazyflyer92
glad I could help you!
Old 10-07-2015, 02:46 PM
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You can also soak the carb in a jar of glow fuel. Just remove the O-rings first. That's only if the heat wont work. Sometimes just a drop of fuel in the throat loosens it also.
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I use a heat gun and give it a lubing with 0-20 motor oil or any good quality light oil, this works well for carbs and engines.
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From experience I can tell you do not leave it soak in pure alcohol for very long or it will corrode.

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