What is suitable for cleaning carb??

TomC · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Hello, i did a quick search but didnt find to much, i need to know something i can use to clean my carb out. ive striped it down but was thinking what to use to clean it? does it have to be non-flamable of anything like that? will WD40 or white spirit do the job or do i need anything perticular?

swampy · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2004 Karma :

You can buy dedicated carb cleaner from any spares shop mate. Wouldn't use WD40 myself. Neat petrol or paraffin and a toothbrush will also be OK Thumbs Up

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Odie · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Karma :

Carb cleaners are good (some of them) but an ultra-sonic bath is best, find some-one who has one as they are expensive and get them to drop it in for a while, you will be surprised at the difference! Laughing

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Rift. · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Karma :

or just stick it in a bucket of coke....it works trust me Thumbs Up

well thats what i did......scrubed up well
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TomC · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

lol thats an interesting one..
Anyway stripped it down and cleaned it all today using petrol and a toothbrush, and also let it soak in hot water for a while, seemed nice and clean, plus i know more than i knew before about the bike Smile

Didnt have time to get it fitted back in though as it went dark so hope for good weather for tomorrow as i think i have plenty more to do.
Cheers for the replies.

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Acetone, Carbon tetrachloride, Trichloroethane, dishwasher.

All of the above wreck rubber and gaskets so only use on metal bits.
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Big Pete · Spanner Monkey Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Karma :

Phosphoric acid works a treat, its better known a alloy wheel cleaner and its also in Coke. Wheel clener doesnt have a ny sugar in it, and it also has detergents etc. that help. Don`t use petrol as there is a huge fire risk, apart from the dermatitis effects. If you can get carbon tet it works well but keep it off your skin, it is absorbed through the skin and damages your liver.
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scottc1088 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

i didnt think wd40 wud work but i tryed it earlier (cos i didnt av ewt else, not even petrol) and it started straight away
brake cleaner is also good
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