Author Topic: Chainsaw carby cleaning (Read 824 times)

gjskerman · « **on:** October 25, 2019, 05:27:21 PM »

What is the best carby cleaning solution to remove dried petrol gum
Cheers
Geoff

donbj · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2019, 11:24:57 PM »

Aerosol carb cleaner will rip it off

gjskerman · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2019, 03:31:10 AM »

What is the brand name of Aerosol carb cleaner

doc henderson · « **Reply #3 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.

ButchC · « **Reply #4 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😃

ManjiSann · « **Reply #5 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

Tom King · « **Reply #6 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.

btulloh · « **Reply #7 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.

donbj · « **Reply #8 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!

donbj · « **Reply #9 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.

Al_Smith · « **Reply #10 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 .

PASS_AUF · « **Reply #11 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.

doc henderson · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2019, 01:38:25 AM »

I agree. just have to know how to put it back together!

I am sure you do @PASS_AUF 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.

Al_Smith · « **Reply #13 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

---oops forgot the link ---https://www.berrymanproducts.com/about/company-history/

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