superman Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Hello red friends; Best carb cleaner, best method, best solvent, what ever? I have a farmall M carb it was taken apart years ago by this guy he said the M was running rough and that's as far as it got?? the carb sat apart in a shed for years and now .I own it. The carb needs a good soak, rust in gas ports?? So I wanted to ask what's working today or the past?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
560Dennis Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I soak mine in gunk gallon cleaner ,comes submerge basket. cost about 30 ?. Do it in a warm garage ,place to work better . Set it on something that vibrates, if you have it, for a cheap ultrasound clean, agitation not knowing how rusty i all ways put new bushing in throttle shaft for the maximum increase in vacuum. I say it a must do ,you will really see how good you can get the old carburetor will work by doing it. The idle circuit on most carburetor have very small hole that require attention to there design and require to be cleaned. Get the model number and look at the circuit to make sure it clean a must do or you’ll never get to run well . And make sure all gasket surface will seal. Depending on carburetor model s that about all I can suggest without seeing it. Have fun . Make sure the float doesn’t have any holes in it. That a disaster. Set the float so it will set just a little deeper in bowl cause new gasoline density is different ,as 1950 gasoline .i seen this on my Farmall c zenith and carter will not shut off fuel at needle valve . good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I don't do things the most environmentally conscience way ever, and some say the most healthy either; unless it's the best way. Here is what I use: I usually "strengthen" the mixture up a bit with additional methylene chloride, (technical grade) so it removes just about anything that isn't metal. When those kits are new they are good but the strength falls off quickly after about six months. Add another pint or so of methylene chloride solution and a bit of methanol and your off to the races again. The kit is about $150.00 to purchase so a bit much for a "one off" task. Pretty sure if I lived in California I'd have been dead a long time ago given all the ingredients known to those people only that cause cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleman Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 The early GUNK carb cleaner was so powerful it would eat the bucket it came in. Also would take the skin off your hands so always required gloves to handle. Believe the EPA decided it was too strong for public use. If it is not for sale in California it is probably a good cleaner. Methyl ethyl ketone and Carbon Tetra chloride are also good if you have access to them. Most of the cleaner today is not much better than paint thinner or white vinegar . For small stuff I like acetone or lacquer thinner in a ultrasonic cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawleigh99 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Also use your torch tip cleaners to clean the jet passages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50supera Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 The best thing I have found to truly clean a cast iron or brass carb is a bead blaster. Then a can of spray carb cleaner, air hose with needle tip, torch tip cleaners and picture hanging wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 this is what you need I bought my ultra sonic cleaner a few months ago, I think someone else here did too, I paid 170 ish? I think for this unit, I LOVE it, it cleans carbs sparkling clean with no harsh chemicals, I throw whole guns in there all kinds of stuff, for the cost of a couple gallons of Tyme carb cleaner I have this awesome thing. best thing ive found so far is simple green and water, put a real nasty carb in for about 3 20 min cycles and put the air to it, I then rinse out any residue from the simple green with a quick shot of aerosol carb and choke and reassemble. you will not regret getting one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superman Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 OK; People every one get's a red star for posting on this subject thanks. For all my mechanical parts I've been using super clean full strength, parts are soaked over night most grease and paint fall away finish with a hot pail of water with a few oz. joy soap oil base stops rust or super clean mix again scrub and rinse. It's not a fast cleaner, keep your hands out of it, don't soak aluminum parts it will eat it up!! It don't do much for rust like my carb. not a oil base cleaner you can paint , 1 gal. best for the dollar bought at Wal-mart. You are now enjoying my life long hobby ******************************************* Armand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I purchased an ultrasonic cleaner as well. Used it on 4 carburetors now. Worked really well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50supera Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 8:19 PM, nepoweshiekfarmalls said: I purchased an ultrasonic cleaner as well. Used it on 4 carburetors now. Worked really well. What size is that one? Been thinking about one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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