Question on using carb boil

[lstewartff]

I have an 88' Evinrude xp 200. It has the plastic carbs on, hopefully some of you will know what carbs I am talking about. My question is can I put these carbs in a carb boil that I bought from the auto parts store without hurting them? I have always put metal carbs in it to soak but I have always been told not to put plastic or rubber parts in it because they would disintegrate.

 

[Capt Ken]

Re: Question on using carb boil

NO!!!!!!

 

[lstewartff]

Re: Question on using carb boil

So it will destroy the carbs? IS there something else I can soak them in that will be safer? or am I just going to have to depend on carb spray?

 

[racerone]

Re: Question on using carb boil

I think you can remove the jets from these carburetors and put them in a cleaner.----Make sure you mark down each one as you remove them as they are not always the same.-Size is marked on them.-------What is the motor doing / not doing that makes the carburetors suspect?

 

[lstewartff]

Re: Question on using carb boil

I wasn't able to get it started last summer, it was flooding like crazy and I just let it sit until now so I am going to clean everything out and buy rebuild kits since the gaskets look terrible and are tearing in some places, also I found that some plastic washers were missing. Figured if I am going to have them apart better clean everything up good.

 

[lstewartff]

Re: Question on using carb boil

I was think of probably going thru all the lines and maybe replacing all fuel lines also. Just a lot of time and extra money but at least I would know that everything form the tank to the carbs would be in good shape.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Question on using carb boil

Soak in Pine Sol or OMC Engine Tuner.

 

[lstewartff]

Re: Question on using carb boil

I read of someone else soaking in Varsol. Is this safer than the carb boil, and where can you get it.

 

[boobie]

Re: Question on using carb boil

I've always used OMC Engine Tuner. It won't hurt the plastic parts if you happen to forget them and does a good job of cleaning.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Question on using carb boil

A ultrasonic work good also, but never soak in a caustic solution.....power tune and compressed air is the best.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Question on using carb boil

I do like the Tuner as mentioned, but honestly if the carbs don't have 3 decades of varnish, and simply need a cleaning, Pine Sol Works great. Name brand Pine Sol, not cheapo version.

That is all I have used for the last 30 or so carbs. A bottle lasts me over a dozen carb dunks. Cheap, and smells nicer than solvents. My wife likes it better anyways.

 

[lstewartff]

Re: Question on using carb boil

I do like the Tuner as mentioned, but honestly if the carbs don't have 3 decades of varnish, and simply need a cleaning, Pine Sol Works great. Name brand Pine Sol, not cheapo version.

That is all I have used for the last 30 or so carbs. A bottle lasts me over a dozen carb dunks. Cheap, and smells nicer than solvents. My wife likes it better anyways.

I think ill try that. thanks

 

[oldboat1]

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HighTrim -- Use of Pine Sol. That's for all carbs, like the old 50s stuff I mess with? If so, what kind of mix do you use, or just straight up from the bottle? This would be just a tad safer than the lacquer thinner I'm used to. Thanks.


Curt

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Question on using carb boil

Yup all carbs. That is why I switched, safer. Most guys mix it 50:50 but I leave it a little stronger. Leaves the shop smelling like a forest too

 

[oldboat1]

Re: Question on using carb boil

All good! Thanks, Chris. Will definitely be easier on the hands this spring.