for those serious about cleaning carbs, i thought i would share some of my tools or "tricks of the trade".
theres always reference to a particular strand of wire being used as "floss" for the jets. there are also naysayers to welding torch tip cleaners. in my opinion, these are good for what they are in the right hands. in fact, if your stupid enough to ream out a jet using the wrong sized reamer, you deserve to have to buy a new jet. enough said.
the best tools i have found for efficient carb cleaning are as simple as a paint spray gun cleaning kit. where alot of people come up short is by missing the passages inside the carbs. these cleaning kits supply tiny brushes that are flexible enough to follow through these passages cleaning along the way. also included are needle sets for running through the jets. no need to find the right gauged wire and wonder if its cleaning or stopping because its too big. some do have burrs similar to welding tip cleaners, so use good judgment.
i have a set like this for years: Amazon.com: Master Airbrush Brand - Professional SPRAY GUN CLEANING KIT for all HVLP, Gravity-Detail-Airbrush: Automotive. hope the link works.
recently picked up a King 17 piece kit, #0260-023 for about $8 to replace the worn out components of the tooluxe kit.
beyond the carb spray, compressed air, and misc other needs, i find these kits to invaluable when carb cleaning. napa carb dip in the gallon cans, #6402 works well for stubborn jets, bowls, bruching on the outsides, etc, but dont put your entire carb in it. its tough on plastic and o-rings.
theres always reference to a particular strand of wire being used as "floss" for the jets. there are also naysayers to welding torch tip cleaners. in my opinion, these are good for what they are in the right hands. in fact, if your stupid enough to ream out a jet using the wrong sized reamer, you deserve to have to buy a new jet. enough said.
the best tools i have found for efficient carb cleaning are as simple as a paint spray gun cleaning kit. where alot of people come up short is by missing the passages inside the carbs. these cleaning kits supply tiny brushes that are flexible enough to follow through these passages cleaning along the way. also included are needle sets for running through the jets. no need to find the right gauged wire and wonder if its cleaning or stopping because its too big. some do have burrs similar to welding tip cleaners, so use good judgment.
i have a set like this for years: Amazon.com: Master Airbrush Brand - Professional SPRAY GUN CLEANING KIT for all HVLP, Gravity-Detail-Airbrush: Automotive. hope the link works.
recently picked up a King 17 piece kit, #0260-023 for about $8 to replace the worn out components of the tooluxe kit.
beyond the carb spray, compressed air, and misc other needs, i find these kits to invaluable when carb cleaning. napa carb dip in the gallon cans, #6402 works well for stubborn jets, bowls, bruching on the outsides, etc, but dont put your entire carb in it. its tough on plastic and o-rings.
