> J D Wrote:
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> Dude, that is a loooot of corrosion. Like mopedallday said, your carb
> is toast. In addition the the chem neutralization with evaporust,
> you're going to need to mechanically remove the debris. Put some bolts
> and nuts in the tank and shake all that crap loose so you can flush it
> out.
>
> I'd be interested to see closer pics of the fairings and body. Is there
> any rot in the plastics or frame?
>
> Regarding the piston being seized, WD40 might not cut it. PB plaster or
> another heavy duty penetrating/creeping oil might help. WD is more for
> water displacement (ergo "WD") and cleaning but it does a lot of stuff
> well enough. Best luck I've ever had was using diesel fuel (old dodge
> truck motor) but it took a loooong time. Also steel and cast iron so
> the chemistry might be different.
>
> Good Luck!!!! Interested to see how this developes for you.
Yeah the cylinder has been soaking in PB blaster since I got it. I did shake up the tank with some nuts and bolts in it when I first got it, and I got out a concerning amount of rust. Then I flushed it with water/air/evaporust and now gas. But I mean it still holds liquid so I guess I'm good. I am probably going to have to purchase a new carb, which is gonna be like $125 unless I can find someone on here with one. Thanks!