Carburetor Cleaning Solution
Le Mans Master
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Rumor has it that AutoZone has GUNK carb cleaner bucket / basket but I don't think its as strong as Chem-Dip. You can forget any eBay deals because U.S.P.S. has a problem with HazMat shpg. So, that leaves UPS shpg through Amazon with Chem Dip.
Read the back of the can. Supposedly Chem Dip will eat some materials if left in the bucket too long.
Read the back of the can. Supposedly Chem Dip will eat some materials if left in the bucket too long.
Le Mans Master
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Le Mans Master
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My apologies to the O.P. 1967droptop, but I would like to continue this thread on this subject with a little more indepth about carb cleaners.
Has anyone had issues with accidently removing the finish on certain carbs?
And if so, what was the product and your theory of why it happened?
Has anyone had issues with accidently removing the finish on certain carbs?
And if so, what was the product and your theory of why it happened?
Last edited by HeadsU.P.; Dec 19, 2018 at 10:07 AM.
Dr. Detroit
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I have not had any issue with Chem-Dip removing factory zinc finishes....but it will remove paint of any kind.....
I have even left some plastic spacers and stuff on and the Chem-Dip did not attack it (I.E. Holley Accel Pump Cam)
Use bailing wire to hang the parts off the side of the bucket and pop the top back on.....I go 24 hours then wash with water and compressed air.....from there they go into a 9 litre Ultrasonic cleaner for 90 minutes at almost 200 degrees.....they solution is distilled water, A shot of Dawn detergent, and a couple shots of lemon juice..... really brightens things up and is awesome for vintage bike carbs......
I have had my Chem-Dip for about seven years now.....same can....the crud just falls to the bottom....still just as strong as the day I bought it!
Jebby
I have even left some plastic spacers and stuff on and the Chem-Dip did not attack it (I.E. Holley Accel Pump Cam)
Use bailing wire to hang the parts off the side of the bucket and pop the top back on.....I go 24 hours then wash with water and compressed air.....from there they go into a 9 litre Ultrasonic cleaner for 90 minutes at almost 200 degrees.....they solution is distilled water, A shot of Dawn detergent, and a couple shots of lemon juice..... really brightens things up and is awesome for vintage bike carbs......
I have had my Chem-Dip for about seven years now.....same can....the crud just falls to the bottom....still just as strong as the day I bought it!
Jebby
Le Mans Master
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Chem-Dip $35 w/ basket.
Is the parts dipping basket worth $8 to ya?
"H" yes!
Last edited by HeadsU.P.; Dec 18, 2018 at 06:50 PM.
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It was dark, smelly,expensive, and had a waxy yellow coating that floated on the surface to reduce evaporation. I bet a 2.5 gallon pail was $125.
If it works in 60 minutes, it's great stuff.
Le Mans Master
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I have not had any issue with Chem-Dip removing factory zinc finishes....but it will remove paint of any kind.....
I have even left some plastic spacers and stuff on and the Chem-Dip did not attack it (I.E. Holley Accel Pump Cam)
Use bailing wire to hang the parts off the side of the bucket and pop the top back on.....I go 24 hours then wash with water and compressed air.....from there they go into a 9 litre Ultrasonic cleaner for 90 minutes at almost 200 degrees.....they solution is distilled water, A shot of Dawn detergent, and a couple shots of lemon juice..... really brightens things up and is awesome for vintage bike carbs......
I have had my Chem-Dip for about seven years now.....same can....the crud just falls to the bottom....still just as strong as the day I bought it!
Jebby
I have even left some plastic spacers and stuff on and the Chem-Dip did not attack it (I.E. Holley Accel Pump Cam)
Use bailing wire to hang the parts off the side of the bucket and pop the top back on.....I go 24 hours then wash with water and compressed air.....from there they go into a 9 litre Ultrasonic cleaner for 90 minutes at almost 200 degrees.....they solution is distilled water, A shot of Dawn detergent, and a couple shots of lemon juice..... really brightens things up and is awesome for vintage bike carbs......
I have had my Chem-Dip for about seven years now.....same can....the crud just falls to the bottom....still just as strong as the day I bought it!
Jebby
Pretty much the same story.
Team Owner
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Chem-dip (actually, any of the good carb cleaners) will remove surface coating on carb castings if left in long enough. If you are lucky enough to still have any original finish on a 40-year old carb (hard to imagine, but I've seen one or two), soak it only as long as needed to dislodge dirt/gunk.
