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The BEST Cleaning Method ?

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omaha:
really that doesn't look too bad. Seems like the steel parts have a lot of carbon build up at one time or another though. If you could remove them and clean them separate by hand (lots of scrubbing). I know this would be a pain in the a$$.
I remove mine and used some scotch brite and purple cleaner. Some of those parts wont come clean no matter how hard you try. that is when you need to either replace or replate. Now I'm talking about the tubes and the throttle plates and the airflap. the residue in the bowl is no big deal. Some vinegar and scrubbing should take care of that. Yes there is some pitting in that casting, that will happen over time on some carbs. (Maybe had a fire at one time).

PMD1969:

--- Quote from: omaha on March 23, 2013, 11:24:59 AM ---really that doesn't look too bad. Seems like the steel parts have a lot of carbon build up at one time or another though. If you could remove them and clean them separate by hand (lots of scrubbing). I know this would be a pain in the a$$.
I remove mine and used some scotch brite and purple cleaner. Some of those parts wont come clean no matter how hard you try. that is when you need to either replace or replate. Now I'm talking about the tubes and the throttle plates and the airflap. the residue in the bowl is no big deal. Some vinegar and scrubbing should take care of that. Yes there is some pitting in that casting, that will happen over time on some carbs. (Maybe had a fire at one time).

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No fire that I am aware of.  The carb had NEVER been rebuilt since it cane from the factory.  It was removed from the motor many years ago and just sat in a box.  When I got eh carb and started to clean it the goo from years of sitting was pretty hard.  Some of the stuff left over in the pics is the hair stuff that was recommended for the solution.  I quit using that.  Natter of fact I have been using straight Purple Power with good results.  Honestly I am now looking for a local shop that can clean everything I have in a group purchase.  I am not concerned as to how they do it but rather just want these carbs and other pieces cleaned up so I can move forward.

I have tot say that the Crock Pot / Purple Power does work really well.  I have been using it on other pieces and it does get the goo off where other products and cold scrubbing did little.

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