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Old Jun 11, 2023 | 08:43 AM
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after rebuilding a carburetor how long can you store for after passing gas thru it?
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I would guess after exposure to gas, that it may be detrimental for drying out some flexibleparts.. starting after a month or 2?
let alone residues that dry in it.. like a lawn edger etc that sits..
then again it may perform enough after a few years but not like after new/ rebuild.
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Use fogging oil.... I build carbs during the winter, and coat them internally with it and never have an issue.
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thanks good info
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