Dave,
Absolutly correct! paint it on or dip the parts for a short period of time
and then wash it off with water. As others have commented be prepared to do
a "complete" rebuild ALL rubber and seals.
The nasty part really comes form the smell and what the chemicals can do to
the operator more than the parts themselves
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: David Friedlander [mailto:forzion@maine.rr.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 7:57 PM
To: Steve Hanselman
Cc: Peter Macholdt; 6pack list
Subject: Re: Carburettor rebuild questions
One can't just throw a carburetor into a bucket of this stuff and leave
it for a day or two as one lister suggested, can we? Seems like this
"nasty stuff" would dissolve any non-metallic parts, gaskets, o-rings,
plastics pieces, etc., right?
Dave Friedlander
CF25194UO
Steve Hanselman wrote:
> I went to NAPA and got a gallon of their Xarb cleaner, which is
> Methyl-Chloride. REAL nasty stuff, get a box of gloves and plan on using
> most of them. I really only needed about a quart to do the job.
>
> It took everything off and the carbs look brand new
>
> On the otherhand it is REAL nasty stuff, lots of ventilation etc, etc, etc
>
> Steve
> tr6@kc4sw.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Peter Macholdt
> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 4:04 PM
> To: 6pack list
> Subject: Carburettor rebuild questions
>
> While I'm waiting (patiently) for my weldor to get my diff reinforcement
> brackets done, I am rebuilding the carbs. I have done this job on several
> cars, but this time I want them to look as good as they run.
>
> I'm not interested in powder coating them. Does anyone have tips on
cleaning
> the carb bodies and then preserving the look? Is there something that I
can
> soak them in or is a wire brush and lacquer thinner the way to go?
>
> Thanks,
> Peter
> '68 TR250
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