regalrocket Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I recently bought a 03. The original carbs had stripped out idle screws (removed tors) so I purchased another set of stockers off a friend of mine. They are in good shape externally, but inside the carbs had bad gas sit in them and make crystalized gunk. I have the carbs totally stripped for a rebuild kit. I am concerned that passageways could be plugged with this junk. In days past I used the 1 gallon carb dip bucket. Now due to greenies, the stuff is 80 bucks a bucket. I am looking for alternatives to that stuff. I need HD cleaner. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyhighprerunner Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I would just get a bunch of carb choke cleaner and some welding wire, and just start going to town.....spray the cracks and crevices and use the welding wire to go through all the nooks and crannies.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko2000 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 You where prob better off buying a good set of used carbs from this site. but like said above get some carb cleaner and wire and clean up all the passages. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 A tip cleaner for an acetylene torch works great. Lots of different size wires to pick from, in one tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalrocket Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 A tip cleaner for an acetylene torch works great. Lots of different size wires to pick from, in one tool. The torch cleaner was a good idea, used that. I also got crazy and used easy-off. I had an old carb to try it on to make sure it wouldn't turn the aluminum black (happens sometimes, especially to anodized and clear anodized parts). After 2 treatments that included a 20 minute soak, then a hot fresh water rinse and scrubbing, these look GREAT!!. I know some will dispute it, but it works. Just a little 411 on that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 The torch cleaner was a good idea, used that. I also got crazy and used easy-off. I had an old carb to try it on to make sure it wouldn't turn the aluminum black (happens sometimes, especially to anodized and clear anodized parts). After 2 treatments that included a 20 minute soak, then a hot fresh water rinse and scrubbing, these look GREAT!!. I know some will dispute it, but it works. Just a little 411 on that stuff. spray with penatratng blaster first, then go to town with the other stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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