Carb rebuild

[Husker45]

I have seen a lot of discussion on the quality issues of various carb rebuild kits, specifically with regards to Keyster. What should I be looking for while inspecting my carb parts? How does one know if the jet needle and jets need replacing? If not Keyster, then what? My carbs have been sitting for over 40 years. Thanks for any advice.

[brewsky]

Most of the time you do not need a kit, only the bowl gasket, and intake O rings on the manifold spacer.

Eyerything else usually can be cleaned and re-used.

Original jets and needles are usually better quality than the replacements anyway.

Unles the original parts are mangled or obviously worn visually, just re-use them.

[Husker45]

Thanks Brewsky. I have seen posts about using vinegar to clean the carb bodies. What do you recommend for the brass parts?

[brewsky]

I usually soak in spray carb cleaner, berrymans carb ceaner, seafoam or the like.