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MikeM:
are these really this difficult to replace..... feel rock hard and virtually flush with the bowl

any tips for getting them out, tried prising out with small screwdriver but just cant get under them

JamesH:
Assume these are for a 400/500/550 where the seal locates in a recess in the bowl face? If they're flush / hard then they need replacement. I use a set of draper 'mini hook / picks' when refurbishing my carbs. Find them really useful and are strong / well made. Just be careful not to 'gouge' the aluminium as the draper tools appear to be made from stainless.

Link : http://bit.ly/1f8mMOg

Trigger:
Throw then in the oven for a bit and then pick it out with a safety pin.

JamesH:


--- Quote from: trigger6969 on February 16, 2014, 10:30:31 PM ---Throw then in the oven for a bit and then pick it out with a safety pin.

--- End quote ---
Good point - or in a bucket of hot water....

Trigger:
My missis has always got the oven on James. So easy to throw them in for a minute or two. Have to try that with the hot water.

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