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Old 04-21-2023, 02:26 AM   #1
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What was the purple liquid in my carb?

I recently cleaned my carb, and all this purple liquid spilled out. What is it?
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Old 04-21-2023, 02:31 AM   #2
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What is this lever on my carb?

I recently cleaned my carb, and when I took it off I noticed this lever. What is it? Thanks!
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Old 04-21-2023, 07:44 AM   #3
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What did it taste like ? Bruce


 
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Old 04-21-2023, 08:35 AM   #4
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That is the choke lever.
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Old 04-21-2023, 08:09 PM   #5
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The purple is probably Stabil or some other additive for seasonal fuel storage.


 
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Old 04-22-2023, 01:18 AM   #6
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Looks like grape juice.


 
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Old 04-23-2023, 02:35 AM   #7
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@buzz I know.


 
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Old 04-23-2023, 09:09 PM   #8
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Could be the flexible fuel line leaching off color from itself in a chemical reaction of sorts with the fuel.


 
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