The Ford Barn

FrankWest · 05-01-2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

I have used toilet bowl cleaner for the outside of the carb only, the old fashioned strong stuff, just don't leave it on too long as your carb will disappear. It makes it look factory new.

I must have ammonia in it. AMMONIA IS VERY caustic..and it will dissolve aluminum and some other metals.
Is the fuel pump body made out of aluminum ? Looks like it or a pot metal of some sort.

cadillac512 · 09-16-2021, 07:58 PM

If you have gummy sticky brown residue from old evaporated gasoline,acetone is far better than most other "thinner type" liquids.

Marko39 mentioned the same, as well as the "Gunk" brand cold soak cleaner...it is great for carbs and is what we used in the past for carb rebuilds in the shops.

Terry

DavidG · 05-01-2015, 01:55 PM

Zinc die castings (upper and lower bodies), brass, and steel are the materials used in the construction of the pump. No aluminum was used.

Charlie ny · 09-16-2021, 06:56 AM

Ultra sound with heat, 95% water 5% TOP JOB or what ever BJ's has on sale. 20
years ago mine was $700. 8 to 10 hours, even frees up stuck throttle shafts (sometimes).
minimal tooth pick and brushing still req'd. Blowout with various wands & final swish in laq thnr.
Charlie ny

marko39 · 09-16-2021, 07:27 AM

i have a gallon of carb cleaner made by Gunk. Comes with a basket and works well but may not be available in all states. second best is acetone.

big job · 09-16-2021, 07:52 AM

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I still use lacquer thinner and brush good soak. then blow it out the its sprayed with
aluminum brightener then wash with water blow out. If this was bad truckers wouldn't
use it ......

Los_Control · 09-16-2021, 08:30 AM

I watch a youtube channel Mustie1, first time was when searching for some help with a riding lawn mower problem.
But he works on all kinds of old junk, cars, diesel tractors, boat motors etc...
He uses a ultrasonic cleaner and has tried many different soaps and concoctions for a cleaning solution. Couple years later and simply uses Berrymans carburetor cleaner in it now.
Another vote for the ultrasonic cleaner from me

09-16-2021, 07:58 PM	#2
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,172	Re: Naphtha for cleaning carbs and fuel pumps If you have gummy sticky brown residue from old evaporated gasoline,acetone is far better than most other "thinner type" liquids. Marko39 mentioned the same, as well as the "Gunk" brand cold soak cleaner...it is great for carbs and is what we used in the past for carb rebuilds in the shops. Terry __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

05-01-2015, 01:55 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Naphtha for cleaning carbs and fuel pumps Zinc die castings (upper and lower bodies), brass, and steel are the materials used in the construction of the pump. No aluminum was used.

09-16-2021, 06:56 AM	#4
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Naphtha for cleaning carbs and fuel pumps Ultra sound with heat, 95% water 5% TOP JOB or what ever BJ's has on sale. 20 years ago mine was $700. 8 to 10 hours, even frees up stuck throttle shafts (sometimes). minimal tooth pick and brushing still req'd. Blowout with various wands & final swish in laq thnr. Charlie ny

09-16-2021, 07:27 AM	#5
marko39 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: harpursville ny Posts: 1,114	Re: Naphtha for cleaning carbs and fuel pumps i have a gallon of carb cleaner made by Gunk. Comes with a basket and works well but may not be available in all states. second best is acetone.

09-16-2021, 07:52 AM	#6
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,244	Re: Naphtha for cleaning carbs and fuel pumps Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I still use lacquer thinner and brush good soak. then blow it out the its sprayed with aluminum brightener then wash with water blow out. If this was bad truckers wouldn't use it ......

09-16-2021, 08:30 AM	#7
Los_Control Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: West TX Posts: 58	Re: Naphtha for cleaning carbs and fuel pumps I watch a youtube channel Mustie1, first time was when searching for some help with a riding lawn mower problem. But he works on all kinds of old junk, cars, diesel tractors, boat motors etc... He uses a ultrasonic cleaner and has tried many different soaps and concoctions for a cleaning solution. Couple years later and simply uses Berrymans carburetor cleaner in it now. Another vote for the ultrasonic cleaner from me