Ok let's hear it. What do you guys soak your carbs in to free them up and get them really clean an for how long? I have used Sea Foam before and am not sure if this is the best way to do this.
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Ok let's hear it. What do you guys soak your carbs in to free them up and get them really clean an for how long? I have used Sea Foam before and am not sure if this is the best way to do this.
Thanks
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I've always used just regualer carb cleaner. Soaked it over night. Worked fine. I have a friend that puts the carb in boiling water for a while before soaking it in carb cleaner..etc. I dont see the logic behind the water part but whatever floats your boat I guess.
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Like Custom said, I just get the carbcleaner and let it sit in that over night, or for a few hours if I want to do it all that night. Seems to work pretty well, and you can keep it and re use it next time in the big bucket. I just use the big bucket/can from auto zone or checker and set the parts in it. I also use the carbcleaner spray to spray out the jets and stuff as well. Always works for me.
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mineral spirits also work, PB blater as well..... it can get a little expensive though you can re use it if you strain it through paint paper funnel and put it in pump spray container....... wd40 etc.......
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I've boiled em before, and that works ok, just next time I'll do it outside, LOL.
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Yup,, Carb Dip is your best bet. (about $12 for a gallon can at any autoparts store) It will last you forever. it even has a little bucket inside for the small pieces. soak it overnight then spray it out in the morning. that's all you should need.
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does the carb dip eat up the seals and everything?
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yes, you will need to remove all rubber and plastic parts
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I once left a spare 250sx carb in the can for a good month. (forgot about it) all the gaskets and the plastic floats were still there and intact. (it was also the cleanest I ever seen any carb lol) SO I dont think an overnight soak would bother them much. I'd take em out just for piece of mind tho.
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I've heard of people using an ultrasonic cleaner, like for jewelry, and the thing comes out like new. I wish I had access to one to try it.
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lol brake cleaner with a nozzle, make sure you get the jets..
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Be sure to put on eye goggles of SOME KIND when using the spray...stuff will spray back on you before you know it. You don't see a 3 wheeler guy going down the trail with a 'seeing eye' dog very often. First scent of a rabbit and it's all over with.
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Boil it , Than Spray it with Carb Cleaner !
Works Perfect.
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