4-screw carb question

[Simplicity314 0]

Thanks greg...all I had to do was look down the throttle body to see if there was a nozzle there8)...I managed to get it out, using a file to cut through it after needle nose pliers couldn't work it, even after removing the throttle plate and shaft. now I can't get the darned body apart. Put a screwdriver through the throttle shaft holes and tried to pry it. It's like it's cemented together but good. Any advice on what to use to dissolve/break down the gasket material or how to get the thing apart without breaking it?? Thanks again. ______________________________________________ I pulled the carb off of a 16hp engine to rebuild it, and soaked the nozzle for a few days before trying to remove it. When it came out, it was a short brass piece, probably an inch or less long. It wasn't like the long nozzle on the 3-screw carb bodies. The parts break-out for the engine shows a long nozzle, and it lists different carb numbers, but there is no info listed for the nozzles. I looked in the threaded hole where the nozzle goes and saw a small passage or port. Were there different nozzles for this carb? I'm concerned that the little passage I see is a twisted or broken off long nozzle. Also, (I haven't cleaned it too well), are there numbers stamped on it somewhere for the model number? Thanks in advance.

[gregc 3]

All the nozzles are long. Yours is broken off. Nozzle #390950 (labeled 40) used before code date 81090900. Nozzle #691966 (labeled B) used after code date 81090800. Carb overhaul kit #391071 used before code date 81090900. Carb overhaul kit #394989 used after code date 81090800.

[Simplicity314 0]

Thanks...since the long, thin part is not threaded, there might be a chance I can get it. Let's hope.

[BLT 725]

Jim try soaking it in "XYLOL" for about a week. That stuff does wonders.

[Simplicity314 0]

Thanks bob. I wound up wrapping a small piece of scotchbrite pad around the gas inlet and tapped it with a small ball peen. It separated them enough to get a putty knife in there and work it off. The bowl had light rust on it, and I steel wooled that down smooth. I will definately still have to tank this one for a while to get to the smaller places.

[Simplicity314 0]

Oh...forgot to ask...can I get XYLOL at a hardware store or parts store?

[Roy 0]

What is "XYLOL"???? Thanks,

[Mick14 0]

You can get Xylol [xylene] at any hardware store or paint store,Its a very powerful solvent and will break down paint,very flammable too.usually comes in quarts,so you can use the left over Xylene to flush out gas tanks.

[Roy 0]

"Xylol [xylene]" Word of caution if you use this stuff. Use plenty of ventilation. Do not inhale. My lungs do not like it. :(