cb 350 carb question

[motogoose]

I have done a ton of searching and have come up empty handed. I cannot get the diaphragms out of my 350 carbs. So far I have removed the top cover as well as the spring. I have even removed the wishbone looking clip on the inside of the diaphragm sleeve but they are stuck in place. I need them out but also don't need a tear in them. Thanks for the help!!

 

[chewy]

hit them with some carb cleaner around the edge. Slowly push up on them.

no sharp tool, just fingers and subtle pressure on them.

 

[SONICJK]

Yup get some. Arb cleaner and some Seafoam deep creep or pb blaster. Let it soak a while an slowly push up with your fingers.

If it still won't budge, I have very carefully wrapped a screwdriver in cloth and pried it out. But this is a last resort as your likely to damage something

 

[motogoose]

Thanks for the help guys! I will try that tonight

 

[DrJ]

Screwdriver always worked for me. Insert it in the throat between slide bottom and inner carb body then pry the slide up.

 

[crazypj]

I have a couple of pairs of 360 carbs soaking in bucket of diesel at present, may take up to a week before things start moving