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White powderery 'stuff' on carb floats

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Stumplifter, May 15, 2014.

  1. Stumplifter

    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    My floats have a powdery residue that resembles a calcification of some type. Only on the metal (aluminum?) pivot part of the floats, some a lot worse than others (#2 was clean as a whistle).

    I took some 600 grit to it and got most of it - I don't want to put these in Berrymans.
    Any suggestions for getting these sparkly clean?
     
    Stumplifter, May 15, 2014
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    Only on the metal (aluminum?)_i think their some kind of stainless steel, aluminum tends to crack if it's bent.
    i just cleaned some up with oxalic acid, worked good, Pepsi or vinegar/water would be just as good i guess
     
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