Cliff's Quadrajet Parts and Rebuild Kits

General Category => Quadrajet Carb Talk and Tips => Topic started by: 91Burban on January 30, 2019, 05:44:49 PM

Title: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: 91Burban on January 30, 2019, 05:44:49 PM

So what are you guys using to soak and clean your carb before a rebuild?

Title: Re: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: tayto on January 31, 2019, 06:59:14 AM

ultrasonic cleaner. has paid for itself after doing a dozen carbs, throttle body's, etc

Title: Re: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: 91Burban on January 31, 2019, 04:24:32 PM

ok cool. I ll start looking into the prices tonight.

Title: Re: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: 77cruiser on January 31, 2019, 05:10:58 PM

What kind do you have? I bought a cheapy from Ebay & don't think it works that great, the heat helps though.

Title: Re: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: tayto on January 31, 2019, 09:56:04 PM

This is the unit I bought: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00EVU7IEG/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00EVU7IEG/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

You will notice a lot of the chinese units have digital controls, I opted for analog as future repairs would be much easier. I also followed some online advice to "preheat" the water rather than let the built-in heater to bring the water up to temperature. This has proved to be a wise move as my heater has yet to burn out. I have been adding a glug of simple green and a drop or 2 of dawn dish soap. Usually do 5 minute cycles then check to make sure it's not eating the finish. Cliff recommended a similar cleaning mixture:

Quote from: Cliff Ruggles on April 26, 2015, 03:26:29 AM

I just use a little Dawn dish soap and half a cup of purple power degreaser in about 5 gallons tap water.....Cliff

Title: Re: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: mcx on February 01, 2019, 04:04:34 AM

....I'd like to pick up a ultrasound cleaner from Harbor Freight....I disassemble and let it soak in lacquer thinner in a  covered bucket... It works pretty good but I still have to scrub certain parts with a brass toothbrush. I even use the dremel tool with small bits to speed it a long....wash it down in hot soapy water.  I painted one yesterday and it looks decent for a first timer..silver base and a olive drab on the  body...I'm  going the cover those in 2K satin clear for protection.

Title: Re: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: jaros44 on February 20, 2019, 11:42:55 AM

What about soda blasting, any harmful residue

Title: Re: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: jaros44 on February 22, 2019, 07:51:16 AM

Just ordered my ulra sonic cleaner, any recommendations on chemicals to add to tank

Title: Re: carb soak/cleaner
Post by: Greasy Harley on March 04, 2019, 07:32:01 PM

I dip my carbs in this stuff. Just don't get any on you, NASTY, STINKY stuff. I swear, one single drop on your shoe, and you'll stink for 2 days!!. ...But it will clean a carburetor.
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcSTQc0DfSGLkmkXzVGkAMFiQkRTYl4eqpAfhu3qjDPz3GNLYWRmYWE&usqp=CAc)
I also use a cheapie 10L ultrasonic cleaner like this.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcTV6yKgaVhf5Y6Ssg9t-M7EADuAJz6pOeX7F42bNj4pJRUu4cH-9jlDzq534FyqJqIpi0mcciM&usqp=CAE)