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Offline Laminar

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I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« on: March 24, 2009, 09:04:45 PM »
I can just run some Seafoam through them with the gasoline and they'll be good, right?







But seriously, it looks like the PO decided to see if the bike would run on paint and poured that into the carbs. I think I'll have to soak these in some Berryman's for quite a while...
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Offline 1timduke

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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2009, 09:15:25 PM »
I'd use at least 91 octane for the first tank, should be good after that!

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Offline Bill Vaughan

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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2009, 09:26:25 PM »
I just went through a set in nearly the same shape from a '75 CB550 that was left in storage for the past 25 years.  Good luck with the float pins and main jet towers.  By the time mine were "clean" there was no metal left in either of those areas and I had to replace the entire set.

Why is it that there's always one carb in relatively good condition?
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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009, 09:50:22 PM »
Here is a picture of what the carbs looked like on a CB750F I bought after 25 years of storage.  They were all in the same condition.  I guess it is the difference between the fuel petcock in the off or on position.  Having seen some pretty awful stuff it was such a relief when I pulled the bowls off.  Good luck.
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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2009, 11:34:26 PM »
Look on the bright side, you can now get your bike carbon dated just like other fossils. ;D
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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2009, 04:22:45 AM »
Please, next time post some pics of really dirty carbs.  (possible thread?) That white stuff is corrosive or the results of corrosion.  It is the black/brown tar stuff I hate.  Heat the float pivot rods with a pencil torch and they will tap out easier.  Enjoy.
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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2009, 06:34:42 AM »
I'll add that the pictures were taken after I dumped out the carbs - those flakes and bits of corrosion filled carbs 2 and 3.

Is there something better than Berryman's to soak them in? I've heard it's not particularly nice on rubber. How long can I soak it without worrying about ruining whatever rubber pieces I can't get out?
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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 06:38:35 AM »
you can use simple green instead if you want to start with something milder.

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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2009, 07:11:33 AM »
 ???

What's wrong here? Those carbs look nice. Maybe rinse them with some water?

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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2009, 07:27:44 AM »
A while back, there was a guy at Umaine selling a fuel additive that was supposed to double your mileage, make your engine purr, reupholster your seats, etc. etc., but the local TV did a report on him and it turned out his additive was: I #$%* you not.... used oil, milk, and sawdust. It looked like a protien shake.

Strangely enough, it didn't work! Crazy right?
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Re: I shouldn't have to clean these carbs out, right?
« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2009, 09:44:38 PM »
lemon juice was the last "new try" I heard about, 50/50 mix with warm water......hey it's a natural remedy almost homeopathic ;D
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