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Title: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: gjskerman on October 25, 2019, 05:27:21 PM
What is the best carby cleaning solution to remove dried petrol gum
Cheers
Geoff
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: donbj on October 25, 2019, 11:24:57 PM
Aerosol carb cleaner will rip it off
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: gjskerman on October 28, 2019, 03:31:10 AM
What is the brand name of Aerosol carb cleaner
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: doc henderson on October 28, 2019, 07:05:41 AM
I have used several, B 12 chemtool is good.  I buy at Wal-Mart or Auto parts store.  welcome, and where are you from Geoff.  I also like seafoam products.
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: ButchC on October 28, 2019, 07:17:07 AM
Quote from: doc henderson on October 28, 2019, 07:05:41 AM
I have used several, B 12 chemtool is good.  
X2 on the B12 Chemtool😃
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: ManjiSann on October 28, 2019, 10:22:27 PM
I like Seafoam for running through the carb to clean out the gum. It's what we used when working on vintage motorcycles.

Brandon
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: Tom King on October 28, 2019, 10:24:42 PM
The most useful thing I've ever found for working on small carburetors is a white dish pan.  Brand of carb cleaner probably doesn't matter much.
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: btulloh on October 28, 2019, 10:29:13 PM
Having several types on hand doesn't hurt either. I like the gallon bucket of carb cleaner they sell with plastic basket that comes with it for a good long soak. Especially when there's a lot varnish build up. Remove all rubber parts first. 
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: donbj on October 28, 2019, 11:47:54 PM
Quote from: gjskerman on October 28, 2019, 03:31:10 AM
What is the brand name of Aerosol carb cleaner
Last can I bought was "Gunk". Works great!
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: donbj on October 28, 2019, 11:49:22 PM
Quote from: doc henderson on October 28, 2019, 07:05:41 AM
I have used several, B 12 chemtool is good.  I buy at Wal-Mart or Auto parts store.  welcome, and where are you from Geoff.  I also like seafoam products.
X2 on Seafoam. Put it in all my small engine fuel.
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: Al_Smith on October 29, 2019, 04:47:12 AM
The best carb cleaner is a rebuild kit .The components get stiff and perhaps a good cleaning might seem to be in line but  not installing a new kit usually doesn't work out best .
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: PASS_AUF on October 31, 2019, 01:31:21 AM
Historically I like to dip them in chem dip, neutralize, blow out the circuits and than put a kit in. It's always served me well. B12 works well too, but I find it's not as good as dipping with really dirty carbs. Recently I bought two ultrasonics. I've been very impressed by their cleaning abilities. I've got an old Walbro I'm gonna toss in it. I've read from some that ultrasonic can damage the check valve in them, others say not. This carb could easily be considered a toss away, so I'll try it and see. 
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: doc henderson on October 31, 2019, 01:38:25 AM
I agree. just have to know how to put it back together! :D  I am sure you do @PASS_AUF (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=30864)   I have the dip as well, and I think it is B12 brand, but it is nasty (good) stuff.  I use the spray for a quick fix as well.
Title: Re: Chainsaw carby cleaning
Post by: Al_Smith on October 31, 2019, 05:44:29 PM
FWIW here's a little history of Berryman .I remember from the 60's it being sold at service stations before there was ever anything like the cut rate auto parts stores of today .Started near Lima Ohio,how about that  ;D---oops forgot the link ---https://www.berrymanproducts.com/about/company-history/