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67chevemall · 02-11-2004, 04:29 PM

What do you guys use to clean the carb out for rebuild?
I have my rebuild kit and have taken everything off the carb, but now I'm stuck as to how to clean the thing so it is brand new!
I guess I'll need compressed air as well to blow out the small holes??

Any thoughts??

fatfords · 02-11-2004, 04:38 PM

I use the Berryman's B-9 (I think) in the gallon can with the parts basket inside. If I remember correctly, the quadrajet will not fit inside the can, so you have to soak one end of the body and then turn it and soak the other. Then blow it out with compressed air (wear goggles) and do "spot cleaning" with B-12 or lacquer thinner.
That works pretty well for me. Good Luck!

Short-Fuse 72' · 02-11-2004, 04:42 PM

Same here. Berryman's B-12.

**COBALT** · 02-11-2004, 04:50 PM

I went to a restaurant store and got one of those metal food pans deep and wide enough to hold everything. Then I got one the exact same size that was perforated. Once everything is stripped down (and you've removed all of the plastic and rubber parts) I use a gallon of carb parts cleaner you get from NAPA. Sometimes it requires two cans because the pan is larger.

Then I let it soak for 24 hours. Then I scrub them with a light metal brush. I use NAPA brake cleaner, scotch brite, and compressed air to finish them off before I start assembling everything. Works great.

69sixpackbee · 02-11-2004, 04:54 PM

Xylene!
Wear rubber gloves unless you want your liver to turn into a sponge

67chevemall · 02-11-2004, 05:25 PM

So drown it in a pool of cleaner for 24 hours in a big enough pan!
Then spot clean and blow out with air!
Wear safty glasses and gloves.
Any thing I missed?

Thanks a million you guys are the best!

jhow66 · 02-11-2004, 06:48 PM

yea-make sure you remember how to put it back together. lol

Short-Fuse 72' · 02-11-2004, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jhow66
yea-make sure you remember how to put it back together. lol

That's always an important step.

charles oliver · 02-11-2004, 07:55 PM

Take a couple digital pics, Only If your memory is like mine. LOL

*67Fleetsidedream* · 02-11-2004, 08:33 PM

Make sure you wear disposeable clothing and be prepared to wear the smell for about 3 days. That stuff (Berrymans B-12 in the gallon can) is nasty.

Longhorn Man · 02-11-2004, 09:04 PM

I agree with everything said...esp the part of smelling like the B-12 chemtool. That stuff STINKS.
Expect the wife to make you sleep on the couch.

67chevemall · 02-12-2004, 10:47 AM

I'll have to see if they seel that Berryman's in

As for the couch! Man I have a stiff neck!LOL

Maybe wait for the nice weather and do it out side!

*1972C10* · 02-14-2004, 05:14 AM

Most of the time unless there ungodly nasty inside you can get away with just aresol carb cleaner.

68LSS1 · 02-14-2004, 05:46 AM

I also agree with everything everyone else said. One thing that I use to make it easier for soaking the body is a ammo box. If you live around any bases or have any surplus stores around you can get them real cheap. Occasionally you'll get one that will leak but a quick weld or some JB Weld will make it all good. Plus you got a lid to keep the fumes down.

Blue Beard · 02-14-2004, 11:01 AM

Never heard of Berryman's.......

Where is it available.........?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-14-2004, 12:40 PM

I also use berryman's b-12 work damn good.. Blue beard I usally get mine at the local part's house in the chemical isle..

02-11-2004, 04:29 PM	#1
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Carb cleaner for rebuild? What do you guys use to clean the carb out for rebuild? I have my rebuild kit and have taken everything off the carb, but now I'm stuck as to how to clean the thing so it is brand new! I guess I'll need compressed air as well to blow out the small holes?? Any thoughts?? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-11-2004, 04:38 PM	#2
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	I use the Berryman's B-9 (I think) in the gallon can with the parts basket inside. If I remember correctly, the quadrajet will not fit inside the can, so you have to soak one end of the body and then turn it and soak the other. Then blow it out with compressed air (wear goggles) and do "spot cleaning" with B-12 or lacquer thinner. That works pretty well for me. Good Luck! __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

02-11-2004, 04:42 PM	#3
Short-Fuse 72' Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 51	Same here. Berryman's B-12. __________________ Ya'll hear that? We's usin' codenames.

02-11-2004, 04:50 PM	#4
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I went to a restaurant store and got one of those metal food pans deep and wide enough to hold everything. Then I got one the exact same size that was perforated. Once everything is stripped down (and you've removed all of the plastic and rubber parts) I use a gallon of carb parts cleaner you get from NAPA. Sometimes it requires two cans because the pan is larger. Then I let it soak for 24 hours. Then I scrub them with a light metal brush. I use NAPA brake cleaner, scotch brite, and compressed air to finish them off before I start assembling everything. Works great. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

02-11-2004, 05:25 PM	#6
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	So drown it in a pool of cleaner for 24 hours in a big enough pan! Then spot clean and blow out with air! Wear safty glasses and gloves. Any thing I missed? Thanks a million you guys are the best! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-11-2004, 04:54 PM	#5
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Xylene! Wear rubber gloves unless you want your liver to turn into a sponge

02-11-2004, 06:48 PM	#7
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	yea-make sure you remember how to put it back together. lol __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-11-2004, 07:55 PM	#9
charles oliver 68 camtruck Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Harrison, Ohio USA Posts: 233	Carb Cleaning Take a couple digital pics, Only If your memory is like mine. LOL __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy 4X4 68 Huger Orange Camaro 454 with TH400 :gmc: Last edited by charles oliver; 02-11-2004 at 09:45 PM.

02-11-2004, 08:33 PM	#10
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Make sure you wear disposeable clothing and be prepared to wear the smell for about 3 days. That stuff (Berrymans B-12 in the gallon can) is nasty.

02-11-2004, 09:04 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I agree with everything said...esp the part of smelling like the B-12 chemtool. That stuff STINKS. Expect the wife to make you sleep on the couch.

02-12-2004, 10:47 AM	#12
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I'll have to see if they seel that Berryman's in As for the couch! Man I have a stiff neck!LOL Maybe wait for the nice weather and do it out side! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-14-2004, 05:14 AM	#13
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Most of the time unless there ungodly nasty inside you can get away with just aresol carb cleaner.

02-14-2004, 05:46 AM	#14
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I also agree with everything everyone else said. One thing that I use to make it easier for soaking the body is a ammo box. If you live around any bases or have any surplus stores around you can get them real cheap. Occasionally you'll get one that will leak but a quick weld or some JB Weld will make it all good. Plus you got a lid to keep the fumes down. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

02-14-2004, 11:01 AM	#15
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Never heard of Berryman's....... Where is it available.........? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-14-2004, 12:40 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	I also use berryman's b-12 work damn good.. Blue beard I usally get mine at the local part's house in the chemical isle.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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