What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

[bostonwhalermontauk1965]

Hi

I Thank you in advance for any help with this. What should I use and where is a good place to purchase a really effective carb cleaner to really give these a good soaking. They have never been off the motor much less rebuilt. Im sure this is the cause of a dead upper cylinder and crappy throttle response. Thank You again

 

[bostonwhalermontauk1965]

Re: What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

the motor is a 1982 johnson 50 - thanks

 

[Daviet]

Re: What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

Most auto parts stores sell carb cleaner in gallon cans that should work for you.

 

[boobie]

Re: What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

I've always used BRP Engine Tuner. One gallon can. You can soak plastic parts in it and ect and won't hurt them. Be careful of what you buy at a parts house. Some of it can ruin a carb.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

If you don't necessarily want to soak it, I've always had good luck with aerosol carb cleaners too. They're kind of handy for blasting out crud in the little orifices. Just be sure to keep it out of your eyes.

 

[Steve A W]

Re: What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

Guy's over at AOMCI have been talking about using "Pinesal" cut 50/50 with water.
I haven't cleaned a carb with it yet, but I have cleaned a lot of parts with it.
It smells MUCH beter than solvent!
Good Luck
Steve A W

 

[AlTn]

Re: What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

thanks for posting that Steve...I seem to be getting really sensitive to the organic solvents in most carb cleaners...it sure seems worth a try

 

[j_k_bisson]

Re: What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

I like to use Varsol low oder. It is a solvent but does not melt plastic. Pick it up cheap in any paint section of Lowes or Home Depot. It's like 5 bucks for a gallon.

 

[bostonwhalermontauk1965]

Re: What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

Thank You all for the help everyone!! I really appreciate it a lot!! Paul