The Tuul Crib 7,333 #1 Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) I'm looking at some prices online and at the auto parts store for a gallon of chem dip to clean carburetor parts and I ran across a video of a guy comparing the chem dip with Pine-Sol solution. Has anybody tried this method before and does it really work like he says it does ? Edited August 31, 2019 by The Tool Crib Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #2 Posted August 31, 2019 use pine sol with an ultrasonic cleaning machine, or lemon juice for cleaning braas/carbs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,286 #3 Posted August 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, jabelman said: use pine sol with an ultrasonic cleaning machine, or lemon juice for cleaning braas/carbs Nope, I'm not going to comment on cleaning bras. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,333 #4 Posted August 31, 2019 This guy used a solution of pine-sol 2-1 with water. It seemed to work well The ultra sonic cleaner is 80 bucks and the chem dip solution is 30. He actually used simple green D for the ultra sonic cleaner and it did work well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,326 #5 Posted August 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Nope, I'm not going to comment on cleaning bras. You just did, sort of.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,326 #6 Posted August 31, 2019 I have a carb soak kit in a metal gallon can that comes with a basket. Gunk brand. I paid $25 or $30 for it. I haven't tried the Berryman's brand so I can't vouch for that but I've been very impressed with this Gunk solution. Looks like Pine-Sol is available for something in the 10 to $13 range for a gallon. At that point you would need a container which isn't a big deal. I don't know how long the Pine-Sol will last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,219 #7 Posted August 31, 2019 I have rebuilt hundreds of carburetors of all types and have never seen the need for special soaks and ultra sonic devices. I clean them with carburetor spray cleaner and gasoline, and finish with hot water and dish detergent. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,379 #8 Posted September 1, 2019 I wondered if anybody was ever going to mention this here. There's a nice thread on a motorcycle forum I follow occasionally that discusses the procedure in a good bit of detail. I'd post a link here, but I can't find it right now, and you have to be a member and signed in to read their technical topics. It's on cb750c.com. Never tried it myself, Berryman's or Gunk seem to work just fine, as long as you're thorough and take your time about it. Which of course you don't really know for sure until you've got the dang thing back together and installed and it still doesn't run right, but such is life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,396 #9 Posted September 1, 2019 I use pine sol often when cleaning carbs in my ultrasonic cleaner. Pair it with hot water and it works well. Yes, the HF ultrasonic cleaner is $80, but you'll find yourself using it often. It's worth every penny. You can sit there and watch it work all of the small particulate out of the carb, which I think is cool. Sure, chem dip works great but the good old stuff is getting hard to come by the what they sell now isn't nearly as good as it used to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 958 #10 Posted September 1, 2019 On a side note Pine Sol concentrate in a spray bottom sprayed all around the engine compartment pre winter will keep the mice at bay..... they hate the smell..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,266 #11 Posted September 1, 2019 I have an ultrasonic cleaner and you can use just about any water soluble cleaner (Pine-Sol, Simple Green, Fantastic, etc.) mixed 50/50 with water. It's not the soap but the ultrasonic action that does the cleaning. The soap, whichever you use, helps to emulsify the dirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #12 Posted September 1, 2019 22 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Nope, I'm not going to comment on cleaning bras. Nothing like a bra smelling like fresh pine. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #13 Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, lynnmor said: I have never seen the need for special soaks and ultra sonic devices. I clean them with carburetor spray cleaner and gasoline X-2 brother ^ Cake pan with a little gas , cheap paint brush for the outside , carb cleaner for the passages and finish with compressed air . I have no bras to clean either so I'm not sure there....... Edited September 1, 2019 by Digger 66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #14 Posted September 2, 2019 @The Tool Crib You probably have access to lacquer thinner in your profession. I have used it exclusively for carburetor cleaning for years. There is basically nothing in a carburetor with the exception of metal that it will not dissolve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,286 #15 Posted September 2, 2019 or acetone or methyl ethyl ketone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,663 #16 Posted September 2, 2019 14 hours ago, formariz said: Nothing like a bra smelling like fresh pine. How about cedar? Yes plain gas & lacquer thinner work great but FLAMMABLE and very toxic absorbed through skin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,088 #17 Posted September 2, 2019 ...or, coconut even. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,326 #18 Posted September 2, 2019 @AMC RULES My eyes!! Oh my EYES !!!!! Aaarrrggghhhh!!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #19 Posted September 2, 2019 33 minutes ago, squonk said: How about cedar? Yes plain gas & lacquer thinner work great but FLAMMABLE and very toxic absorbed through skin. Cedar smells like it’s been stored in the closet forever. Nothing like the smell of fresh pine in that particular garment . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,333 #20 Posted September 2, 2019 30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @AMC RULES My eyes!! Oh my EYES !!!!! Aaarrrggghhhh!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,333 #21 Posted September 2, 2019 4 hours ago, formariz said: @The Tool Crib You probably have access to lacquer thinner in your profession. I have used it exclusively for carburetor cleaning for years. There is basically nothing in a carburetor with the exception of metal that it will not dissolve. I thought about using lacquer and yes I do have plenty of it. I just wasn't sure what it would do to the metal . But then again the chem dip would be stronger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,663 #22 Posted September 2, 2019 49 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: ...or, coconut even. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites