Skip/Bruce
I'll get both of these in one answer so the list stays short.
The only time I'd get real serious with any carb cleaner is during a
complete overhaul. I'm not sure what the long term effect of the
Methyl-Chloride is on the shaft seals on the Stromburgs. I guess I'll find
out in time. Allegedly it will not harm metal, but they warn you to only
soak the parts for a short period of time. My experience shows that it
doesn't take long 5 to 10 minutes and a bit of brush rub. You use water to
clean up.
As to how to dispose, that's a real good question. I took mine out to the
hazardous waste dump.
Steve
I'm going to partially disassemble and clean-up a pair of SU HS-6s.
Are there any carb parts not to use the methyl hydrate product on? I
understand I already made one booboo by spraying carb cleaner into the
throats of my ZSs. Reportedly will destroy rubber diaphragms.
Thank You
Bruce Simms
1941UO
-----Original Message-----
From: Skip Montanaro [mailto:skip@pobox.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 9:52 AM
To: Stephen L. Hanselman
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Carb Cleaner
Steve> ... It's sold under their brand name but it contains
Steve> Methyl-Chloride....
Steve> Caveats, Use ONLY in a well ventilated area, This is one of the
Steve> few things that will REALLY mess you up. Get a box of disposable
Steve> gloves and change them regularly, this stuff even eats the
Steve> gloves. Add a couple of acid brushes to scrub with and you're
Steve> set
This may be a dumb question, but given that methyl chloride is so hazardous,
how in the world can you safely dispose of it?
Skip
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