how to clean an old carb for shipment?

Need some ideas here...

I have a chance to get an old YF carb from another member for the cost of shipping, but neither of us want to get in a jam over shipping something hazardous. How can he get rid of the gas fumes and smell enough to make it safe to ship?

I don't want him to go to a lot of trouble, but I'd like to score the thing if at all possible. My suggestion was to open up the bowl to drain it, then letting it air out outdoors for a few days, then maybe soaking/washing it out in very hot water and dish soap.

Help?

 

would also pack it in a ziploc bag.

 

wash it with brake parts cleaner and let it sit out for a few days and zip-loc it

 

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MT the thing, seal it in a vacuum bag like you'd use for food. If there is no fuel in the carb. It isn't a HAZMAT problem. If you still have ?, call your local USPS and ask them. They will let you know how to get it there.