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Another, most likely easier, suggestion is to (carefully) put the carbs in a bench vice and remove the screws with an impact driver, BEFORE you strip them. Whatever you do, plan on replacing the float bowl screws.  
Another, most likely easier, suggestion is to (carefully) put the carbs in a bench vice and remove the screws with an impact driver, BEFORE you strip them. Whatever you do, plan on replacing the float bowl screws with allen-headed ones.
 
Another trick: As long as you're going to replace them anyway, use vice grips. By gripping the screw top down and holding it hand tight (not clamping) then twisting, it should make a popping sound as it breaks free. As soon as it pops, stop twisting, get a phillips, and turn the screws out.  


The following is just a picture of the float. It's what controls the level of fuel in the carbs....  
The following is just a picture of the float. It's what controls the level of fuel in the carbs....