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04 CRF 250...let it sit just a little too long...
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[QUOTE="rmc_olderthandirt, post: 1430771, member: 68872"] You might want to go to the auto parts store and buy a gallon can of carburetor cleaner. Unfortunately, they don't sell the good stuff anymore, but it may still be of some benefit. Just be sure to remove anything that is rubber or plastic, don't put those in the cleaner. Especially the float valve. You may want to order a new set of gaskets for the carb. When you soak it, be sure to have all the jets removed. Stirr occasionally, and a couple times poke a fine wire through the jets to push out the gunk. I would let it soak over night. After soaking, rinse in water. If you have compressed air blow air through all the passages to get any remaining cleaner and/or water out. Gas goes bad, and gets rancid, and yes, smells really REALLY bad. If you look at it in a clear jar it will probably be cloudy, with all sorts of stuff in it. This "stuff" is like a super fine powder. It is so fine it will get through fuel filters and then really mess up the carburetor. I would remove the gas tank, drain it (dispose of the old gas properly). Then wash the tank out. I had this happen on a boat once, with a metal tank and I took the tank to a radiator shop and they steam cleaned it for me. I wouldn't recommend doing that with a plastic tank, so I would recommend cleaning it the best you can with soap and water, then rinse it with a little bit of gas, and dispose of that as well. Be sure to clean the petcock, and I would replace any rubber fuel line. Rod [/QUOTE]
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