Is there a proper way to remove carb diaphragms?

[Useful Idiot]

I lucked into a set of 360 carbs with intact diaphragms, but they seem to be stuck to the carb body. The carbs look like they've been sitting for a while. I sprayed the slide with some PB Blaster and they've been sitting over night. I'm worry about ripping the dia's when I try to remove them.

You guys know of a safe(ish) why to get 'em out?

Thanks

 

[Tim]

On my BMW CV carbs (Bing) you take the cap off the carb (4 screws) and the diaphragm/slide just lifts right off the carb body. Nothing holding it down except the cap that sandwiches the flange of the diaphragm to the carb body.

 

[jay_kent]

Slowly so as not to tear them. I've come across a few that have been "glued" in place buy old fuel. Just be gentle and they'll come right out.

Jay