hi there -- yup, that's it -- it is the canister -- I will start to post pictures -- the solvent is Nex Dimension Parts Cleaner -- I bought one of those cheap $5 plastic bins from Family Dollar, added the cleaner, and, tada, a cheap and quick parts soaker -- working like a charm and not too much of a mess -- the carb is for sure a single barrel downdraft Carter YF -- I do not think it is too far gone, so I will rebuild -- still want to get rid of the canister though -- possible? chris