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  1. 02-10-2003, 04:01 PM #1
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    Carburetor cleaner?

    Hey guys, I am rebuilding the carb on my 350X. Never done it before but I don't think it can be that difficult. My question is....what can I buy "off the shelf" to clean this thing up before I put it back together? I don't have access to a shop with one of those vats, so I have to clean it up myself. Thanks
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  2. 02-10-2003, 05:06 PM #2
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    Diesel/kerosene and a wire brush. Carb cleaner(off the shelf at the local auto parts store) and a wire brush, or just regular gas and a wire brush. They all work pretty good.
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  3. 02-10-2003, 07:42 PM #3
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    Pick up a carb soaker kit. It's a tin with a basket and solution all in one. Works great! Cheap and reusable.
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  4. 02-10-2003, 10:27 PM #4
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    How about a can of "Carburetor Cleaner"? Available at any auto parts store. If you have a cruddy buildup use some WD-40 and a wire brush then spray it with "Carburetor Cleaner". It works for me. :-D

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  5. 02-10-2003, 10:37 PM #5
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    I try to stay away from acid so no....
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  6. 02-11-2003, 03:01 PM #6
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    muratic acid works great for cleaning up bores and stuff but for a carb just get some jb80 carb and choke cleaner
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  7. 02-11-2003, 05:01 PM #7
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    Thanks for the help guys. I got a kit from NAPA that includes a little dip basket and it worked great for about $20. Has a nice top that seals it so I can store in my garage for next time.
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