Re: CARB SOAK
[Re: 493_DART]
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02/22/20 12:08 AM
02/22/20 12:08 AM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,558 Downtown Roebuck Ont
Twostick
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Still wishing...
Joined: May 2003
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Downtown Roebuck Ont
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Hey guys, ..anyone have an alternative to the big gallon of solvent---the stuff you soak carburetor parts in ??
Im guessing someone has came up with a home-brew concoction that works good ?? Nothing works as good as the old stuff, MEK. Not available for consumer use anymore. Problem was it can't tell the difference between carburetor gunk and humans. It could make the nastiest, grimiest carb look like new again tho. Kevin
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Re: CARB SOAK
[Re: Twostick]
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02/22/20 01:13 AM
02/22/20 01:13 AM
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jwb123
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Missouri
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I will tell you what I use now. I bought an ultrasonic cleaner from ebay, and I use a solution of water, aluminum wheel cleaner and purple power cleaner. 15 minutes and the carb is as clean as it is going to get. Rinse it in water, and blow dry. No stink, and it seems to clean very well. The ultrasoni cleaner is also great for small parts like bolts, rocker arms, rods, etc. The only issue with carbs is, that if you leave a carb in too long, it can lossen the lead plugs in a carb, so don't over do it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ALLSTAR-PERFORMANCE-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Small-1-Gallon-Capacity-ALL10640/233489618516?hash=item365d10d654:g:aMkAAOSwdnNePwqt
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Re: CARB SOAK
[Re: skrews]
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02/22/20 01:12 PM
02/22/20 01:12 PM
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RapidRobert
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Circle Track
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Lincoln Nebraska
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there are some good utube vids on this, one used a HF sonic cleaner & the simple green (aluminum) formula.
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Re: CARB SOAK
[Re: 493_DART]
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02/23/20 10:51 AM
02/23/20 10:51 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,260 New Mexico
Adobedude
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New Mexico
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You guys using chemicals, like lacquer thinner need to protect your asses...Wear gloves and the proper respirator with the corresponding cartridge. Bare skin and cloth masks...Uh oh.
2001 Dodge Dakota 408 All Motor 11.27 @ 117.83 mph 2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.
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Re: CARB SOAK
[Re: Adobedude]
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02/25/20 10:24 PM
02/25/20 10:24 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
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astjp2
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Barrymans B12 is the best, add a little methelene chloride and you are good to go, put a little glycol on the top to keep any stink out of your shop. MEK evaporates too fast. Tim
1941 Taylorcraft 1968 Charger 1994 Wrangler 1998 Wrangler 2008 Kia Rio 2017 Jetta
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Re: CARB SOAK
[Re: jwb123]
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02/27/20 09:20 AM
02/27/20 09:20 AM
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Posts: 941 Texas, USA
ChrgrCuda
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I will tell you what I use now. I bought an ultrasonic cleaner from ebay, and I use a solution of water, aluminum wheel cleaner and purple power cleaner. 15 minutes and the carb is as clean as it is going to get. Rinse it in water, and blow dry. No stink, and it seems to clean very well. The ultrasoni cleaner is also great for small parts like bolts, rocker arms, rods, etc. The only issue with carbs is, that if you leave a carb in too long, it can lossen the lead plugs in a carb, so don't over do it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ALLSTAR-PERFORMANCE-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Small-1-Gallon-Capacity-ALL10640/233489618516?hash=item365d10d654:g:aMkAAOSwdnNePwqt This is what I am about to do for our shop. We are looking at trying to find the right size (and quality) ultrasonic cleaner for fasteners and carbs. Thought about buying a tumbler as well, to provide a nice finish on nuts and bolts and fasteners after ultrasonic cleaning.
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