I got this tip from a very helpful person named Billy, in response to my ad for someone to rebuild my CL200 carbs for me:

Get a can of acetone from Home Depo or Lowes etc. Soak your carb parts in that… The second option is called MEK. Methyl Ethyl Ketone.. another “hot” solvent that will dissolve just about any thing…..

Use a low powered air compressor on the parts which should be wrapped in a t shirt to catch any tiny bearing that are used for check balls or seals while blowing the ports and passages open… These “hot” solvents do NOT harm metal but will screw up any/most other plastic type materials..DO NOT use a fine wire or torch tip cleaner on any holes.. Will only ruin the carb.  Only taake a few minutes of soaking and blowing out..

I may try this to save some $$$ prior to paying for the carbs to be rebuilt.

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