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This is what i found when i took my carbs apart.Any thoughts on what to use to clean the jets.
George

Flush then ultrasonic cleaning?

If you know someone who repairs clocks then Horolene is excellent for brass or steel parts. Soaked overnight and they are good as new.
It is too expensive for a one off job. Well, it would be for me !
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC

Thanks for the info guys,just had a suggestion to try vinegar
George

Try vinegar (or anything else) on a piece of scrap brass before risking your carb parts. You can buy new emulsion tubes but it would be a shame to wreck them.

Vinegar is great on steel.
I soaked an old carburettor for a Hillman Minx and it pretty much disolved it.
I would not risk any parts of your carbs to vinegar.
I sent mine away to be ultra sonically cleaned and overhauled.
I'm pretty sure I had the recommendation from someone here on the forum. I must have done it about three or four years ago now, the cost was very reasonable and they look as good as new today as they did when I got them back from the refurbisher.
It may take me some time, but I will try and dig his contact details out for you.
Regards
Jeff 72 +2

That was quicker than I thought:
Chap I used was:
Paul Hollidge
Weber Carb Reconditioning Services
http://www.weber-carbs.co.uk
[email protected]" target="_blank" target="_blank
07976 985477
I have attached photos of my carbs after cleaning.

Reagrds
Jeff 72+2

Nice result Jeff
I have dellorto on my +2 too. Do you know in witch countries lotus sold elan with these carbs ?

Thanks guys,after seeing Jeff,s carbs thats the the way to go, been looking for company near me and I may even buy a cleaner 3L tank ?50-?70 so not to pricey and one carb should just fit.
George,

Drop them in a gallon of cellulose thinners and leave for a week. Then re-grease the bearings work better than most methods.
cheers