Emulsion Tube Removal

[Marios]

In the event I brake this tube while extracting it, where can I get a new one?

[Jimustanguitar]

Can I use all these methods to my carb videos with credits please? I will do a tips and tricks section.

You're welcome to share my "wealth" of knowledge :)

[Rick G]

I have '82 emulsion tubes

[Marios]

Rick,
I need one. How much?

[injuhneer]

100psi is more of a slow bullet across the workbench kind of speed. I don't think you'd get it to fly across the shop :)

If you're not a fan of the compressed air idea, I've had good luck with a pair of flush cut pliers.

*BUMP*

Adding to the collective wisdom.  ;)

If you use compressed air just wrap the body in a rag. No projectiles.

The tubes were stuck in the carbs on my '82. Air would not move them. Heat helped.

I put the bodies in an ultrasonic bath at 60*C. The bath was just tap water with a few ozs of Simple Green. After a 30 min cycle most of the varnish and debris were freed.

The bodies were taken out individually. While still hot I used a pair of regular pliers with the tips of the jaws dressed flat on a bench grinder. A light grip on the boss on top of the tube with slight rotation and the tubes slid right out.

Jets and tubes could then be cleaned properly.