rick1542

Does anyone know if that carb cleaner you pour in the tank works or will it damage any of the rubber parts in the carb?

Mr D.

Snake Oil.

abdo

I read a recent article in "Old Cars Weekly News & Marketplace" by one of their regular automotive engineers that suggested a few ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas tank to lubricate and clean carbs on older cars. I have heard the same from other old car owners.
It won't hurt. Mr. D may say it is snake oil and he may be right.

Frankie the Fink

None of those carb cleaners will hurt the soft parts in the carb. I do on rare occasions run some Lucas injector/carb treatment in my classics. Can't say it makes a huge difference in the cars but it sure helps out my seldom used, fuel injected jet ski when it starts acting poorly.

Redbird

A couple tanks of Super Shell gasoline always worked for me in the old days. I still use it today if at all possible.

Pilot Dan

It's not going to fix a tired carb or rusty gas tank. If you have issues, pull the carb and give it a proper overhaul if it has not been serviced in a while, thats the way to go. Pilot Dan

rick1542

Thanks for all the info. I was having a problem with the engine bogging so I am having the carb rebuilt. I was thinking that the carb cleaner would be a good preventive move.