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How shiny should the jets be?

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I just dipped one of my carbs in Chem-Dip for about 24 hours. The carb body came out clean and the jets are clean as well. However, they are very dull and not shiny at all. Is this normal or do they require some cleanup after the dip? All the holes are clear and there are no deposits left anywhere.


Thanks!
 
It looks like they have a rough surface texture..what do they feel like? My jets are smooth and shiny.
 
Maybe not shiny but they shouldn't have any buildup and ALL the holes need to be clear of ANY debris. Also, where are your pilot and air jets? You did remove and clean them too... Right?
 
SRG - they don't feel smooth like chrome, but there is no more residue on them.

JTGS850GL - they don't have any buildup. All the holes are completely clear as well. I poked through them all with a fine piece of wire. And I removed everything. These were the ones that were in the dip last night.

I assumed they would come out shiny as well. Or do they need to be dipped longer?

Thanks!
K
 
They don't need to be shiny but if you use a soapy Brillo pad, you can really polish them up nice. Wont effect how they work though.
 
I have a package of 000 steel wool for cleaning jets and emulsion tubes etc etc. Little shot of carb spary on the steel wool and rub them clean. My theory is that if you get them really clean while they are apart, theres less crud for more crud to stick to and accumulate.

Besides, your doing all this work so whats another 10 minutes to get things super clean from the get go.
 
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Before on the left, after on the right. Courtesy of Steve
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chuck hahn said:
Besides, your doing all this work so whats another 10 minutes to get things super clean from the get go.
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I agree. I'm the type of person that installed the wiring in my house very carefully so it looked good before being covered up with drywall. Nobody else sees it, but I KNOW it looks good underneath.

Cheers!
K
 
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