The V8 Owners Forum -

As per title really, need advice on what to use to clean my carbs. Not wanting or expecting a show finish just want them to look/be clean. Used gunk but still look a bit tarnished, any ideas

Cellulose thinners are good at removing petrol stains.

DaveEFI wrote:Cellulose thinners are good at removing petrol stains.

Got gallons of the stuff, thanks.

If it's of any interest my mate does an ultrasonic carb cleaning service.
http://www.wingovations.com/#/ultrasoni ... 4551235514
no use if you're only talking about the exterior though.

Hi
My pearsonal favorite, Fairy power spray, clean off under the hot tap then stick it in the dishwasher if you have one.
Best regards
Mike

kiwicar wrote:Hi
My pearsonal favorite, Fairy power spray, clean off under the hot tap then stick it in the dishwasher if you have one.
Best regards
Mike

Erm....broke mine doing the heads, just don't tell the wife.

"Erm....broke mine doing the heads, just don't tell the wife."

Oh dear better get it fixed quick so you can do the carbs
Best regards
Mike

Or get some rubber gloves.

Kevin.

as above or http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-t ... a_blaster/ . Soda blasting makes a really nice job of things like carbs.

I've had good results with Nitromors (paint stripper) when cleaning aluminium. Dab on, leave a few minutes, then rinse off.
Havent cleaned carbs with it but it worked well with my pistons. Just don't get it on your skin! or eyes for that matter

Tom.

Auto solve always works well and if you can get hold of some 3m Imperial compound and fancy a bit of hand buffing(oh err missus) this will bring them up a treat.
The nitromors works brilliantly in the first instance though.

cheers
P