what to soak carb in?

[libellav15]

hi guys

what solvent do you lot use to soak the carb in?

over here i can only find a spray - that is good but really want a litre of something to submerge it all in over night

cheers

adam

 

[jim372]

Re: what to soak carb in?

i have read posts of guys taking motorcycle carbs and place them in pan of water and bring it to boil on a stove .
i don't know if this would work for boat carb.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: what to soak carb in?

You can pick this up at autozone or other auto parts stores.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZSPP6WW0JCSQV0RFRV2

You can soak it in Mineral Spirits.


Or you can try the "homebrew" method.

This will not clean every carburetor but I have found it to work when chemicals did not. Totally disassemble carburetor, removing welch plugs and all nonmetallic parts. Fill a metal container, large enough to completely immerse the carburetor, with water and add ? to 1 cup of powdered Tide detergent for each gallon of water. Only use powdered Tide, do not substitute. Bring the water to a boil. Place carburetor in the boiling solution. Leave the carburetor in the boiling solution for one hour. After 1 hour remove carburetor from the boiling water and rinse in hot water to remove residue. Scrubbing with a nonmetallic brush is helpful in removing residue.
This cleaning method is a home version of the industrial cleaning method using caustic soda.

 

[superbenk]

Re: what to soak carb in?

Not sure about the UK, but this is what I think you're looking for: http://www.amazon.com/B-9-PARTS-CLEANER-BASKET-GALLON/dp/B0002KKIIC/ref=pd_sbs_auto_1

Basically just a gallon can of carb cleaner solvent.

 

[Doernuth]

Re: what to soak carb in?

whatever you decide to soak in make sure you get it all off and dry well before reassembly. Blow out all openings with compressed air, either a can or a compressor will do this part.

 

[jtmarten]

Re: what to soak carb in?

Most auto parts stores carry a gallon container of carb cleaner solvent. They have a nice parts basket in them for soaking small parts, nuts, bolts, etc. You can usually get 2/3 of the carb in, then turn it over and soak some more. Or just get another container to soak the entire carb in.
I use mine quite often just for cleaning small hardware items when doing work on vehicles.
The stuff is really smelly, and the smell won't come out of clothing it gets on! Takes a while to get the smell off your hands too.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: what to soak carb in?

Must be an echo in this post...

 

[superbenk]

Re: what to soak carb in?

Must be an echo in this post...

Whoa, did you edit the URL? I could have swore I clicked on your link before & it took me to a Page Not Found on some auto parts site, that's why I dug up the other link. Sorry if I double posted your link.

 

[sethjon]

Re: what to soak carb in?

I doubt if that works on any carb.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: what to soak carb in?

I doubt if that works on any carb.

 

[superbenk]

Re: what to soak carb in?

I doubt if that works on any carb.

Why? What do you suggest instead?