Reply To: Howard Gem Series V

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Thanks Andy. Well know I was done over with the cleaning. I asked my garage if they had a ultrasonic cleaner, but they did not, but said a neighbour did. So used him. Later chatted with a mechanic from my garage and they said he was not up to much and struggled for work. But thats yesterdays news and have moved on. Have a storage facility where there are a multitude of small businesses, we all help each other out. If I get a cleaner, can lone it to others and would hope to get expert help in return. Have looked at a 3.2ltr model for £80. Although was turned over with the cleaning, it did really get into the gum on the Walbro carb and made an otherwise blocked emulsion tube clear. The chap said he did 2 cycles and think if after the 1st he did a bit of manual cleaning of the jets, orifices and blind holes. Even if it was just to loosen some white corrosion deposits, he would have made a better job. Since then have bought a set of carb jet cleaning brushes and wires for £3.88p. Thanks to your good advice I do have a smooth running Gem and Trusty. Or did do, until the failing wheel gearbox went crunch. Buts thats part of the fun, getting a problem and fixing it. I do enjoy it and have the land to use the machines.