Cleaning exterior of quadrajet to prep for teardown

[Dark T/A]

Would I be good to go with Brake Parts Cleaner to break down engine dirt and grime? then finish off with Simple Green and soft bristle brush then dry it all up with compressed air?

[Zac Agee]

thats all ive did wth mine looks brand new.

[Dark T/A]

So I tried it..it helped but I still have some nasty black deposits around the base. I dont want to use anything to harsh on the parts. How do these dips work? are there some better than others and made for purposes of rust removal only vs varnish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3aUVh3e62I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoJsrmNOz2M&feature=related

[Zac Agee]

at the machine shop we use kem tool not sure if thats how its spelled but it disovles any carbon or gum very easy we like the spray cans alot but i have seen a dip version befor