OK I am showing my age again but 30-40 years ago "Gunk" or "Berryman" were the go-to cleaners for a carb soak and clean. But they are very weak now days. So paint thinner? Alcohol? To blow out after soaking-brake clean or electrical clean? Do not want ultrasonic, husband left a brass float to long in one and it was full of holes afterwards. Thanks again. Carb is a AFB.
Carburetor cleaning fluid?
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Sixpactogo
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What is the fluid? And I do not want ultrasonic.
It seems that Berryman's B12 has been displaced by the "loved" Seafoam products.
When Berrymans was available in 5 gallon buckets (and the "dunk bucket" for the carb parts), it was the one that everybody had. Then smaller 1 gallon containers with a similar same bucket. Just did not last as long, for the fluid that got diluted with "carb residue" sooner.
As most of the older carb residues were like lacquer, it seemed that the Berrymans was a specialized lacquer thinner in a spray can? The local Chrysler dealer used Acrysol liquid (in a pint tin container) to "solvize" the outside of the carburetor, too. Another brand of automotive-oriented lacquer thinner.
One of the strong points of the old Berryman's B12 soak fluid was that it washed off easily with normal tap water. Which was then dried by the compressed air nozzle.
I think Berryman's is still around, just have to look for it. I used the spray cans to clean up carbs when I'd rebuild them. Worked well for me. If there were any hard deposits, though, those would need to be removed mechanically, though, as always.
Just some thoughts and observations,
CBODY67
When Berrymans was available in 5 gallon buckets (and the "dunk bucket" for the carb parts), it was the one that everybody had. Then smaller 1 gallon containers with a similar same bucket. Just did not last as long, for the fluid that got diluted with "carb residue" sooner.
As most of the older carb residues were like lacquer, it seemed that the Berrymans was a specialized lacquer thinner in a spray can? The local Chrysler dealer used Acrysol liquid (in a pint tin container) to "solvize" the outside of the carburetor, too. Another brand of automotive-oriented lacquer thinner.
One of the strong points of the old Berryman's B12 soak fluid was that it washed off easily with normal tap water. Which was then dried by the compressed air nozzle.
I think Berryman's is still around, just have to look for it. I used the spray cans to clean up carbs when I'd rebuild them. Worked well for me. If there were any hard deposits, though, those would need to be removed mechanically, though, as always.
Just some thoughts and observations,
CBODY67
Berryman and Gunk are still around. it is just the chemicals are not the same or as strong. The layers are gone and I do not think water will wash it off? The older formulas would eat your skin if you would let it. Dunk and wait 5 min and you were done. Really stubborn you would heat it up a little. I am going with Lacquer thinner for a first try. Kit is not here yet and it will be cold tonight so a long soak may be ok.
Just Carbs
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I soak them in Pine-Sol for about a week in a little white rectangular wash bin from Dollar Tree. Keep it covered. It can evaporate.
Blow the carb out every day then put it back in the Pine-Sol each day. Final rinse with water, bow out "thoroughly" with air until completely dry.
Does not play well with rubber accelerator pumps and it will remove the finish on the carb.
Blow the carb out every day then put it back in the Pine-Sol each day. Final rinse with water, bow out "thoroughly" with air until completely dry.
Does not play well with rubber accelerator pumps and it will remove the finish on the carb.
darth_linux
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I too used Pine-Sol. 1:1 ratio I believe. Soaked for 36 hours. It wasn’t like the skin dissolver of the 80s, but with a stiff tooth brush and some pipe cleaners, everything came clean. A can of compressed air to blow out the channels of course. I sprayed the finished carb with clear enamel just for some sheen. No harsh fumes, no chem burns on the skin and no toxic chemicals to dispose of either. Plus it’s cheap. Worth it if on a budget or have lots of time.
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