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    Pilot screw washer stuck?

    I rebuilt my carbs recently, soaked them, the whole nine yards. However, I am a bit stuck now as I dont see any of the pilot screw parts other than the spring in my parts bag and I dont recall the washer/oring. I am looking down in there and I cant tell if the washer is just that worn that it looks to be part of the passageway. I saw a few tricks for removing them but those appear to be if it is just floating in there. Can anyone familiar with this take a look at pics and tell me

    1. if you think the washer is still in there

    2. suggestions on removal

    Its so hard to see in there but I do think I see some edge to the washer indicating it is still there. Who knows how long since these things have been changed so I suppose its possible they just appear to be part of the passageway now?

    20170513_092044.jpg

    #2
    Here is another pic. It looks like I see a lip at the edge.

    20170513_092125.jpg

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      #3
      Doesn't look like the washer is in there to me. If the ledge is aluminum then it's not in there. The washer would be raised slightly since the O-ring is below it. I usually use a bent SS dental pick to pull the washer and O-ring out.
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        #4
        Argh! I just dont remember them coming out and they are not anywhere. Thats what I get for mixing beer with this kind of thing!

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          #5
          I would take a pick like JTGS suggested and run it down through there as I am thinking I see it.
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