Simly
23.05.2021 3:03:10
For chainsaws and small engine carbs I use a heated ultrasonic, (lyman brand) and just use 50/50 white vinegar and water. Do a run for about 10 min then low pressure air then back for another 15 min. here
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For chainsaws and small engine carbs I use a heated ultrasonic, (lyman brand) and just use 50/50 white vinegar and water. Do a run for about 10 min then low pressure air then back for another 15 min. here
I used some simple green in ultrasonic, it dulled the carb to grey.
For the large automotive carbs I use the gallon cans of chemdip or gunk, use rubber chemical gloves.
I have some bottoms cut off of plastic 5 gallon buckets as cleaning pans with sides about 6 inches high and pour some of the carb cleaner into the plastic pans then use a paint brush to apply the dip. can keep parts separated into different pans and I place the small parts into the chemdip interior pan.
After the parts have soaked at least 24 hours total I have a 5 gallon bucket with the bottom cut out and a screen wire on top that I can rinse the carb parts with water and blow dry with air. The screen catchs any small parts that might come loose during the rinse. more
For the carb bowls that are oxidized and not coming clean in the crevices I use some small dremel brushes and a DREMEL tool. [links]
I do not store spare re-built carbs dry. I place small amount of auto transmission fluid inside or WD 40 and store them in sealed plastic bags. They last forever if stored with little interior lube. Keeps the aluminum/pot metal from oxidizing and producing the white powder during storage.
Industrial cleaner & degreaser. This product worked very well. As you will see in the video, I immersed 1/2 of a very dirty carburetor and let it soak over night. Be careful with aluminum parts as they will discolor if you soak them too long. The test carburetor came out clean and free of oil & grease. Scrubbing the parts with a brush would have helped also. Cost for this product was 11.00. This cleaner was used full strength. Directions say to mix 1 part Simple Green to 10 parts of water. Experiment with different mixtures. I would take a look at any aluminum or brass every 2 hours to make sure they are not getting damaged. here
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Re: CARBS - To soak or not to soak more
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Re: CARBS - To soak or not to soak
Re: CARBS - To soak or not to soak
The factory service manuals warn not to soak the newer carburetors because they are treated with a porosity sealant. Must be a BRP "improvement". I suppose you take your chances. If there was a porosity in a critical area and you remove the sealer you just lost a carburetor. [links]
Our other Chem-Dip product (part #0996) is intended for general consumer use and is available only in 1-gallon paint-style cans. It is safe on for use on plastic, rubber, and most paints and metals, but it can react with some grades of aluminum and aluminum alloys. If you use this product and have an aluminum-based carburetor (which is quite common), please limit soak times to 30-60 minutes per dip with a maximum total soak time of 4 hours. more