Cleaning carbs question

[Jeffreyjack]

I am not totally new to tearing down carbs and cleaning the gunk out. But I have run across something different on this project. The carbs were basically dry for quite a while. They have some sort of crystalized stuff on the inside of the bowl area. It is on the floats too. I have been cleaning it off with gas and carb cleaner but I am wondering if something else wouldn't work better (read: faster). I am wondering if this crystaline stuff would be eaten away by maybe vinegar or some other weak acid?
I don't mind doing it the hard way..jammin' fingers and getting high on Carb cleaner....but was just wondering.

Thanks.

JJ

[TechTMW]

Carb dip would be easiest if you know anyone who has one. Other than that, I have no secrets. Spray on carb cleaner is VERY weak though. Might want to see if the local parts place has anything stronger (like a dip)

[Jeffreyjack]

Are you talking about a solution to use or an actual cleaner?
I would love to be able to afford an ultrasonic cleaner big enough to set the entire rack of carbs in. I could just leave it in for a couple of hours and then...wha-La....clean carbs.

I guess the next logical question is:

What solvents do you all use when cleaning carbs?

Thanks.

Jeff

[poppygene]

Berryman's B-9 Chem-Dip is some wicked stuff! It'll dissolve practically everything non-metallic. If you use this stuff, don't even let it splash on anything you don't want broken down molecularly. That includes the rubber diaphragms in CV carbs. Gunk makes a similar product, too.

There's a more environment-friendly method that some guys on another forum have come up with, too. I haven't tried this yet, but they're saying it works great and boiling water and baking soda is apparently all you need. If you're interested, you can find the particulars at kzrider.com.

[wyomech]

Having used this awful stuff to clean lots of automotive carbs, I can attest....through ugly, expensive experience....that carb dip will dissolve/warp/swell anything which is not iron, aluminum, brass, or copper. Make sure ALL rubber or plastic items are removed before putting the parts into the "dip."