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Those fix high speed jet removal tools are expensive ($30 to $35) and cheaply made. I purchased one 3years ago and it broke at the tip the first time I used it. Never got my money back.
Frank, suggested I get this screw driver bit and it works great. It is just the right size and best of all it is cheap to purchase several of them. I ordered this from McMaster.com. You could also try a hardware store or online hardware store.
I used it on all my OMC fixed high speed carburetors from the 1960’s to 1970’s. Remove it and soak it well and use air pressure to blow it out. Doesn’t take a lot of scratching around the office with a wire or drill bit to screw them up. Remember they are metered and the opening is smooth. If you clean it out with a drill bit or wire, you run the risk of enlarging the hole and also causing scrapes or imperfections. That will allow a rich running condition and allow oil to adhere to and gum up your high speed orifice even easier.
Extra Clearance Slotted insert Bit.
1/4" Hex Shank, 3/16" tip width, 1 1/2" length
