02-02-2020, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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Carb cleaner
Anyone have a carb cleaner that actually works? I’m rebuilding aaMarvel Schleber and want to get it really clean. Used to have some really good stuff but it’s all used up now.
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02-02-2020, 10:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
Take apart-I like lacquer and then beadblast-check all parts -reassemble- after proper paint.
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02-02-2020, 10:28 PM | #3 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
I've successfully used Berryman Chem-Dip, a 96 Oz. "paint bucket" size can with a dip tray. Won't hurt brass or aluminum , pot metal. really cleans well in a few hours or even overnight. It'll burn skin, curl nose hairs, so in my opinion, works well. Done about 8 carbs and other really dirty parts in it and it's starting to lose it's magic powers. I think I paid about 12 bucks for it at my local Autozone.
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Re: Carb cleaner
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02-03-2020, 02:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
One would think so... here, they're banning plastic shopping bags. Hope they don't find out about our Berryman's..
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02-03-2020, 07:00 PM | #6 |
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02-04-2020, 12:34 AM | #7 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
I forgot to check the label on the can we got in Portland Or. The California stuff is different then other places, go figure and I think we got a can of it. Not the same old stuff. Maybe further north you will be safe and get the good stuff.
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02-04-2020, 08:28 AM | #8 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
The last can of Berryman I bought was at Walmart, it cost less.
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02-04-2020, 08:34 PM | #9 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
The original product is still available and there is a California Compliant version . The Cal Comploant stuff has the letter "C" at the end of the product number and is not as good as the original cleaner.
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02-04-2020, 08:48 PM | #10 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
Your local NAPA has a very good 1 gal. can & a 5 Gal can, both with baskets and good for many uses.. Not cheap, but very strong & works..
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02-04-2020, 09:43 PM | #11 |
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Thanks for the "C" information. We talked about it at the shop but I got onto other things and forgot. LOL
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02-06-2020, 08:45 AM | #12 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
Another brand not mentioned is made by Gunk and comes in the gallon can with basket. Works good. I think I got mine at unadavanced auto.
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02-07-2020, 01:00 AM | #13 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
Well I checked our can for the number and no "C", but this can sure is not the same as the last one we got.
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02-15-2020, 01:08 PM | #14 |
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Re: Carb cleaner
Paint Lacquer thinner works great!
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