I use a pair of 14in. Channel-lock pliers to unscrew the slider retaining ring.  This takes very little force.  I suggest trying to do this by hand first, and then with heavy clothe, or even leather...marking the outside of the carburetor is a concern, but truly, the important part is not to get the carb or ring out of round.  Don't squeeze hard.  You might even want to hold the pliers near the pivot bolt so not to use much force.  Get it!!!  Then pull the slider cylinder out.  Be careful not to bend or damage the jet needle on the other end (inside).  Lay it all out neatly.

This is pretty self explanatory, but...

 Popping the bowl retaining spring off these things take a good bit of force and they do pop.  Remember the carbs are not separated  yet.  You can set the bowl ends of the carburetors on the flat side of a 1x2 or 2x2 for a better angle.  I use small pieces of wood in many instances through out the procedure.

Saving the bowl gasket...if possible.

      (Left) Carefully pry up the gasket with a small screwdriver, and work the gasket out.  Notice, I move the bowl retaining spring out of the way as I work.  Rub a thin film of motor oil on each side of the gaskets.  If they dry out, they can shrink.

Laid out                                      

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