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JezzaPeach:
When cleaning jets and float valve port I used a small kit of tiny brushes and fine steel wires bought off eBay. Worked for me. Wires are slightly abrasive and need to be used sparingly.

Athame57:
Well, I've had time to continue, my carbs are externally clean and shiny. I've had the tops off, not much to see there, and the bowls off. I cleaned them out and the jets too. I ran into trouble trying to remove the floats, when I started slackening the screw that holds them in I saw that the floats advanced upwards and seemed to be pressing the carb, so I stopped there wondering if I might break something?

Nurse Julie:
The screw doesn't hold the floats in place George, that's the brass pin that does that. I think the screw you are referring to, holds the plate that holds the jet in place. Just pull the brass pin from the pivot point of the float tower, peg things and the floats will fall out.

Deano400:
You can see the pin Julie is talking about on the right of the post. You can tap it out to release the float.

Bryanj:
If you are going to tap do it very carefully and lightly as the alloy(ish) posts are easy to break and impossible to repair.
Personally i prefer to grip the exposed part with parralel jaw pliers then twist and pull, carefully clean any burs and varnish before refitting.

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