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Old 12-17-04, 01:14 PM
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Clean CArb, Dirty Kitchen

I cleaned a carb the other day That I was shipping out to a fellow forum member. It was already probably the cleanest carb I had ever used, and ran great but I figured I would clean it for the new owner.. Here is a picture of the clean carb and my filthy Kitchen. I thought I would share how clean a carb could BE!!
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Old 12-17-04, 01:20 PM
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Dude...that has got to be the best looking carb I've ever seen....
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Can you share HOW you got it that clean?
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Did you use an ultrasonic cleaner to get those components that clean?
Old 12-17-04, 04:44 PM
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The greasy grime protects the plated parts so they come out like new. Most dont look that nice just by cleaning.
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Yeah, we like the ones with the stalagtites and stalagmites on 'em that require a cold chisel and a hammer.
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damn, if you guys like em that bad, I have one sitting on the other side of this shop thats right up your alley.

that is if I could distinguish it from the pile of scrap its sitting next to.
Old 12-17-04, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx7carl
The greasy grime protects the plated parts so they come out like new. Most dont look that nice just by cleaning.
Heyyy ! Watch it old man
Old 12-17-04, 06:50 PM
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He prolly boiled it in Dawn dishwashing liquid ( hence the carb in the kitchen by the stove ).
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Not dawn... Actually we clean metal parts at work with a oil based degreaser(if that makes any sense) oxymoron i know, It is sensor safe (used for water heater components) and gasket safe.. I brought some home in a spray bottle (shhhh....) did A set of wheels in it and the carb.. This stuff is great.... COmes in a 50 gal drum... and you have to mix it..

thx for the compliments-

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wow great job. looks really good.
I'm gonna need a carb rebuilt here soon.
whats ur price ? to do a stock 12a. that has been raped of all working parts. right now it runs great . just want to go though it . pm me
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thats nothing, look at my dirty oven!
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Those look yummy.
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I have used the dishwasher and the sel cleaning oven om VW parts for years . Wife wasnt thrilled though. Merry Christmas to al of you.
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Originally Posted by DAVID GRIMES
Heyyy ! Watch it old man
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Mmmmm. Rotorcakes.

Last edited by Sterling; 12-18-04 at 10:01 AM. Reason: The smell of rotor cakes made me drool on my keymhg/k.eurht gnn........................
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What the hell is a "keymhg/k.eurht gnn........................" ????

I can't even pronounce that ( without laughing ).

Been huffing Gunk again ?
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Shortcircuited...Ya getit? Ya getit?

Ya just had to make my stupid joke even worse by making me explain it, right?
:P
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I got it. Just messin' wit ya.
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