Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 2 stroke engines., 2 stroke engines, carburetors

Question
Thanks for all you do. I'm a small engine tech, for about 4 years now.While I don't have many problems fixing the 4 strokes, the 2's still frustrate me.The problems are always the same "won't start" Almost always old fuel related, I check ports, screens, etc,am proficient at adjusting jets. So I know i have a gunked up carb.I soak them in gunk and follow your directions i think,but only get about 2 out of five to ever come back to life.And have to tell the customer its time for a new carb. Do your results sound like mine, is there something I'm missing. any advise would be appreciated.

Answer
Hello Darryl:

Your Results are About the Same as the Results of Cleaning 2 Cycle Carburetors in the Our Shop. I have Found that a 2 Cycle Carburetors Usually has to be Soaked 2 to 3 Times before they are Completely Clean. Usually on a 2 Cycle Carburetor the Shop will Soak them Twice before it is Assembled and Mounted Back onto the Engine and Tried. If After 3 Soakings, the Carburetor is Still Causing Problems, then I Tell the Customer the Carburetor has to be Replaced. Most Shops will Soak a Carburetor Only Once before they Suggest a New Carburetor. By Soaking 2 to 3 Times, I get 3 Out of 5 Carburetors that will Function Properly. If the Carburetor is a Plastic Carburetor, then 2 Soakings is Plenty. If it Fails to Function as Designed, then Replace it. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John