Trouble opening Subaru Carb Jet (Ridgid 3000 psi)

[henni]

This item:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-3000-P...80955/205581956

Am trying to do complete maintenance to one of our machines and discovered that

(1) Without removing engine, I can not take completely off the Carburetor as there are 2 long bolts that hit the frame assembly as the carburetor slides "almost off"

(2) Am able to open bowl and there is a "normal looking Jet nozzle", when using a flat screwdriver, the Jet will not unscrew so wondering if I have to use a lefthanded drillbit or are there other (read: non-destructive) methods to open the Jet and clean the parts ?

 

[gman2304]

Whats it doing, not doing? What sort of maintenance would require carb removal?

 

[Merkava_4]

They're showing the pilot jet going in from the top of the carburetor and the main nozzle going in from the bottom after you remove the float bowel. You'll probably have to remove both of them for cleaning. If you don't have room to slide the carburetor off its mounting studs, you'll probably have to remove the engine from the frame.

http://www.subarupower.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/subaru-engines-sp170-sp210-parts.pdf

 

[henni]

Took off entire engine and carburetor slides off the long bolts.

Now, the Jet comes out only with a left handed drillbit and same for the longer foaming nozzle. Once these are cleaned, since they only come out with drillbits, am assuming they are unusable and should be replaced ?

Since the EX17 complete carburetor can be purchased for around 50 am wondering if best to just replace entire carb.

There appears to be no rebuild kits available.