cleaning carb - what to use?

root · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 02 Aug 2010 Karma :

I've just took the carb off my bike to clean it out, I don't have any brake fluid with me, what else (that is as effective) could I use?

a friend said turps

thanks

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Brake fluid?! Don't you mean brake cleaner? The 2 are very VERY different and should never be confused! Razz

Redex and a toothbrush works well, as does lighter fluid and petrol. Whatever you use needs to evaporate and be flamable, everything else is just a case of scrubbing.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Now I know this might come as a surprise, but how about carb cleaner?

kingsmith · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Apr 2009 Karma :

simples petrol Thumbs Up

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Ed Case · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Mar 2009 Karma :

Cellulose paint thinners (Halfrauds ?), brings 'em up like new.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

What Joe said

https://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/Rat_Sport/images/catalog/carb_cleaner_sgcc1.jpg

It's called carb cleaner for a reason, it is for cleaning carbs.
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