11 replies to this topic

[minibuck]

What's the best method of cleaning up the shell on carbs? Mine has black deposit build up, what solvents are best or is it a case of wire brush in a drill etc

[Tamworthbay]

A dishwasher works wonders.

[minibuck]

Lol if I had one it would be straight in there

[Tamworthbay]

Even soaking overnight in water with a dishwasher tab in helps no end. Then wd40 and scotchbrite (or plain old scouring pad if you haven't got any) will clean it up a treat.

[cal844]

I strip them and brush(paint brush) with petrol... Then polish the dashpot covers and rebuild...

[Shylos]

I used petrol and a toothbrush (specifically for the job, mind you, not straight from the bathroom...)

[Mini 360]

Mask and bead blast.  Done.

[Dan]

As above dishwashers are great, or any strong solvent. You can get small ultrasonic jewellery cleaners from various from places like Axminster tools fairly cheaply and they work amazingly well.

[Stu1961]

Cellulose thinner

[Covert]

Ultrasonic cleaner, then aqua blasting

[stealth05]

i use petrol and a i very smell copper bristled brush ,also carb/brake cleaner is very effective.

[carbon]

Another cleaning option for carbs is to use Morrisons 'Savers' Biological Laundry Liquid.

 

Also works well on dirty K&N filters...