In a message dated 95-08-04 08:29:24 EDT, you write:
>No, I can't think of a reason not to do it. There is, however, a cleaning
>fluid designed especially for cleaning carbs - it dissolves
>gasoline-specific buildups (probably the same chemical used in fuel
>injector additives). When I restored my Austin Healey, I had a pair of
>carbs that had sat unused for 13 years and were the nastiest things you've
>ever seen. I filled a metal coffee can with the stuff, ploped a carb in,
>left it for a few days, and when I removed it, it _literally_ looked like a
>brand new part - inside and out.
>
>I got this at a professional auto supply store; I can't remember the name
>off the top of my head, but if you can't find such a product, I think I
>have it written down at home.
>
>mike.
Western Auto has a gallon can of this stuff including the immersion basket
for about $15. Being such a terrible cheapskate, I really didn't think it
would be worth the money, but because of your tip, I'm going out to get some
tomorrow morning. I guess this is another place where I'll just have to
spend the money to bring a car back to life after 20 idle years. The funny
thing is that the SUs really don't look bad at all, but when I try to loosen
anything on them, they don't budge.
Thanks.
Michael Turley
Killjoy@aol.com
'67 Spitfire Mk2
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