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Bill Lee/Virginia · 11-01-2013, 08:43 PM

I need to clean inside and out several "Gray Pot Metal M/S Carburetors". What can I use that will not stain or permanently change the color of the gray metal? I would like to soak overnight since they are very dirty. I appreciate all info and advice.
Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

MikeK · 11-01-2013, 08:57 PM

I don't know if anybody sells this stuff already made up, but here's one way: LINK

Steve Wastler · 11-01-2013, 08:58 PM

I drop mine in a gallon of carb cleaner, they come out pretty nice, you may need a small brush if the outer crud is thick.

qtcoupe · 11-01-2013, 08:59 PM

I use a ultrasonic cleaner from harborfreight with simple green 1/2 and distilled water 1/2 for all my small parts including carburetors. Can't say how it would do without the sonic cleaner but it's cheap stuff and harmless to the environment.

glenn in camino · 11-01-2013, 09:01 PM

Acetone does a good job for me

Purdy Swoft · 11-01-2013, 10:23 PM

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I've thought about trying soaking a few marvel carb housings in Marine Clean and hot water, overnight. Marine Clean works real good on gas tanks. Anybody ever try it ?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-01-2013, 10:53 PM

I use an old ultrasonic foot washer with TIDE & PURPLE aquarium gravel. Works good for bolts, washers, nuts, etc, also.
At garage sales I ask if they have a container of bolts, nuts, washers, screws, etc. After cleaning, you'd be surprised at the treasures you find! Bill W.

11-01-2013, 08:43 PM	#1
Bill Lee/Virginia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 295	Cleaning Gray Pot Metal Carburetor I need to clean inside and out several "Gray Pot Metal M/S Carburetors". What can I use that will not stain or permanently change the color of the gray metal? I would like to soak overnight since they are very dirty. I appreciate all info and advice. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

11-01-2013, 08:57 PM	#2
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Cleaning Gray Pot Metal Carburetor I don't know if anybody sells this stuff already made up, but here's one way: LINK

11-01-2013, 08:58 PM	#3
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Cleaning Gray Pot Metal Carburetor I drop mine in a gallon of carb cleaner, they come out pretty nice, you may need a small brush if the outer crud is thick.

11-01-2013, 08:59 PM	#4
qtcoupe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Vancouver Wa. Posts: 23	Re: Cleaning Gray Pot Metal Carburetor I use a ultrasonic cleaner from harborfreight with simple green 1/2 and distilled water 1/2 for all my small parts including carburetors. Can't say how it would do without the sonic cleaner but it's cheap stuff and harmless to the environment.

11-01-2013, 09:01 PM	#5
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Cleaning Gray Pot Metal Carburetor Acetone does a good job for me

11-01-2013, 10:23 PM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Cleaning Gray Pot Metal Carburetor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've thought about trying soaking a few marvel carb housings in Marine Clean and hot water, overnight. Marine Clean works real good on gas tanks. Anybody ever try it ?

11-01-2013, 10:53 PM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Cleaning Gray Pot Metal Carburetor I use an old ultrasonic foot washer with TIDE & PURPLE aquarium gravel. Works good for bolts, washers, nuts, etc, also. At garage sales I ask if they have a container of bolts, nuts, washers, screws, etc. After cleaning, you'd be surprised at the treasures you find! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"