Carbs were in cleaner overnight but still dirty

[JXD]

I started my journey to rebuild this engine - so far so good. I have a question about the carbs though so I thought I'd post some pictures.

I removed everything from the first carb and cleaned it out completely. All of the jets look clean (nothing is blocked) and I'm ready to put it back together but I was wondering if this looks clean enough to you guys.

I can't tell if these are corroded or just stained. You can see a little more clearly on the third picture about what I'm talking about. I realize that there is still some debris in there - I haven't used an air compressor yet but do you think I need to soak them a bit longer? All I used was Carb Cleaner - should I be using something else?

Thanks!

 

[patrick4266]

Re: Carbs were in cleaner overnight but still dirty

I would use the regular "carb soak" for one's that bad. You can get it at auto zone fairly cheap.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Carbs were in cleaner overnight but still dirty

Use Berryman's Parts Cleaner ... the carb will come out sparkling clean after an overnight soak.

 

[JXD]

Re: Carbs were in cleaner overnight but still dirty

I went out and bought a Carb/Parts cleaner - they didn't have Berryman's Parts Cleaner but I'm hoping that it will work just the same. Thank you for your help!

John

 

[SparkieBoat]

Re: Carbs were in cleaner overnight but still dirty

laquer thinner works great.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Carbs were in cleaner overnight but still dirty

Your carbs should have come out sparkling clean. They didn't.