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Carburetor cleaning video with a twist

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:51 pm
by Gen3AntiqueAuto
I'm running experiments on how to clean Model T carb's here for anyone interested. I have one L-4 ready to be re-assembled (on camera of course) and that will be offered up for sale when it's back in one piece. If you're curious about different methods I did a 3 way "race" and compare the results here: https://youtu.be/lWZf0p9M6UE

If you want to help me with this task of passing on restoration and Model T knowledge to the next generation, I could use more subscribers and views. "likes" also help as they prompt youtube to push the videos on a wider audience. When I get to 10,000 subs I will try once again with giveaways. Tried it in the past but there was no interest.

Re: Carburetor cleaning video with a twist

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:43 pm
by mbowen
From the videos I’ve seen on Evaporust, it seems to work well on iron and steel. Check out Keith Rucker’s Vintage Machinery YouTube channel.

Re: Carburetor cleaning video with a twist

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:34 pm
by speedytinc
mbowen wrote:
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:43 pm
From the videos I’ve seen on Evaporust, it seems to work well on iron and steel. Check out Keith Rucker’s Vintage Machinery YouTube channel.
Is it going to get thru the varnish of a clogged idle circuit?

Re: Carburetor cleaning video with a twist

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:00 am
by mbowen
speedytinc wrote:
Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:34 pm
mbowen wrote:
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:43 pm
From the videos I’ve seen on Evaporust, it seems to work well on iron and steel. Check out Keith Rucker’s Vintage Machinery YouTube channel.
Is it going to get thru the varnish of a clogged idle circuit?
Probably not.

Re: Carburetor cleaning video with a twist

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:34 am
by tom_strickling
Use a sand blaster on most parts. NOT the float of course.

Re: Carburetor cleaning video with a twist

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:52 pm
by jsaylor
I have used an Ulta-Sonic Cleaner from Harbor Freight and Simple Green with good results.

Re: Carburetor cleaning video with a twist

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:54 pm
by Gen3AntiqueAuto
jsaylor wrote:
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:52 pm
I have used an Ulta-Sonic Cleaner from Harbor Freight and Simple Green with good results.
That is on my to-do list - I think they make a sassafras flavored one now!