main jet different color (pale) than new looking slow jet ?

Lund_bC

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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i took my carb apart, 10 year old nissian 2stroke 8hp.. the main jet looks kind of tarnished or whiteish.. the other jet looks new.. I know a mechanic cleaned the carb last year before i owned it and now wondering if he might of used something that resulted in corrosion or whatever it could be, and if that in turn narrowed the passageway enough for me to lose power.. i guess i also many have been running some mosture threw the motor as my tank sitting out in the rain might have let some in.. in anyways is there any way to clean this jet now ?
 

pvanv

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The main jet sits in fuel when there is fuel in the carb. In most cases, discoloration is a result of fuel quality. Many E10-fed carbs have black brass pieces inside. If it truly is corroded, just get a new jet. 3B2032510M MAIN JET #98 $8.70 If it's not metal corrosion, clean in the usual proper manner.
 
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