carb cleaning

just picked up a used set of carbs & whould like to know whats the best product to use for the inside & outside of the carbs? has any body done this please send any info you have thanks youre help is very greatful
Dave

 

carbs

What year and model?

 

I've read a lot of guys get great results with Simple Green. I haven't tried it yet but I'm going to if I ever get started on CB350 cafe project.

CARBS CLEANING

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Toe Cutter the bike i have is an 83 vf750f the carbs are from an 84 vf750f.
VFess do you know what stores sell simple green,i`ll try & find some in canada

 

Gumout Aerosol!

 

I've used straight Simple Green on these same carbs and it works great. Regular, corrosive type carb cleaner will strip the factory protective coating off. (phosphorus?) Then your carbs can corrode inside as well as out. There are other cleaners like SG, but be careful and read the labels. Some will eat aluminum and white metals.

 

carbs

I use a product put out by ZEP called I D Red. It comes in a one gallon container around here because California has made difficult to get , I dont know how it will be sold elsewhere. It will cut most any goo instantly and is safe with the finish on your carbs and will dry almost instantly. Safe with clear coats but best to avoid raw painted surfaces.

 

thanks for all your help now off to the store.Thanks again everyone

 

Hey Grey thanks for the info. I never knew that about the modern coatings.

 

Simple Green can be found at most Industrial Supply houses. Do you have a Fastenal store near you?

 

This will help:

Carburetors - SabMagFAQ