Eric S. 15 #1 Posted January 30, 2019 I was wondering how most clean carbs for your horses for rebuild or just maintenance . Here is an idea for some that l did for my 857 . The original Carter was really plugged up when l purchased it from an auction . At the same auction l also got a 1970 Coleman cook stove , so when carb cleaning time came , l put 2 quart bottles of lemon juice in a dollar store sauce pan and boiled the carb for 1 hour . As clean as it gets . More gunk rings around the pan than you would believe ! That original k 181 purrs like new . Smoked a little white in the 16 months l have owned it , but uses no oil , Castro 30 wt. Oh btw , since l switched to aviation 100ll fuel , absolutely no more white smoke . About 15 or 20 minutes of running with the good stuff ,it cleared up . No exaggeration . Same with my 1056 , c 120 , and my worker 418 C . Try the lemon juice . You 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #2 Posted January 30, 2019 The lemon juice (very acidic) is a good cleaner. Others have used small (inexpensive) ultra-sonic cleaners form Harbor Freight with Simple Green (I think). Lots of "home remedies" out there. I use a carb cleaner that I bought in a 1 gallon can with a wire basket from NAPA. Although this product isn't near as strong as the stuff the local garage had in the 70's, it does work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,742 #4 Posted January 30, 2019 Third vote for the one gallon can of carb cleaner with basket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 642 #5 Posted January 30, 2019 I also use Berrymans. Always worked for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric S. 15 #7 Posted January 30, 2019 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: Hey 953 , my birth day is 4 30 59 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,994 #8 Posted January 30, 2019 I have used Berrymans but currently use lacquer thinner since it is always abundant here. Interesting on the lemon juice. I will give that a try. It will be safer and easier to dispose of and that to me is as important as a clean carburetor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric S. 15 #9 Posted January 30, 2019 3 hours ago, formariz said: I have used Berrymans but currently use lacquer thinner since it is always abundant here. Interesting on the lemon juice. I will give that a try. It will be safer and easier to dispose of and that to me is as important as a clean carburetor. I think boiling is as important as the cleaner . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,994 #10 Posted January 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Eric S. said: I think boiling is as important as the cleaner . Ill definitely give it a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,289 #11 Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) I use Berryman too. I have two gallon cans. First can is very dirty carbs. I put in in there for several hours, remove, wash down then blow it out with 80 psi. then I put it into the second gallon of the cleaner/newer solution over night. It works well. Edited January 31, 2019 by richmondred01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,771 #12 Posted February 1, 2019 I always cleaned them with carb clean and air. I started a new job last year and the mechanic does the same thing except he uses non chlorinated brake clean. He said it doesnt ruin the seals and gaskets like carb clean will. We also have a higher end ultra sonic cleaner that I can drop my parts into any time I need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,742 #13 Posted February 1, 2019 7 hours ago, WHGuy413 said: brake clean..... We also have a higher end ultra sonic cleaner that I can drop my parts into any time I need. I've had good results with the brake clean as well. Only thing I didn't like is it leaves a thin little film but I don't think that matters much. Handy to have tools like that at your disposal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites