Carburetor Cleaning Solutions Tested - PART 1

I asked you for your go to carb cleaning solutions and you didn't disappoint. I put four of them to the test and well, I'm gonna be extremely brutal here. The results were noting short of HORRIBLE! Two part series!
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[@nathanstpierre233]

If only you had done this video about a week ago, it would have saved my 25 year old 1405. I used the purple super clean and got the same results after about 4 hours. Love your videos, they have helped me a ton with dialing in the carb on my 68 GMC.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Dang! That sucks. 4 hours… that’s fast. I didn’t think it worked so quickly. Best of luck with your ole GMC!

[@nathanstpierre233]

@@MuscleCarSolutions It caught me by surprise. That stuff works great on steel, just not for aluminum I guess. Not too worked up about the loss of the carb. I have a newer one on it now that runs fine. This one was a older spare that was a little suspect anyway.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

@@nathanstpierre233 I understand the surprise. I got caught off guard too! Pretty amazing how quickly they deteriorate.

[@AlazarAnbesaw]

I didnt know you sold carbs! 🤦‍♂️i should've known better i guess but better late than never. I'm looking to upgrade my edelbrock 1406. Will head over to the site and see what i can afford. Love your videos! Im glad ive stumbled on your channel. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Thanks for watching! I haven’t put any inventory up in a few weeks. I’ll have some more up soon.

[@kenwatts5410]

I also tried Super Clean on a Barry Grant carb I bought off ebay, 25% Super Clean 75% water, worked perfect, finish was exactly the same as when I dipped it for a 24 hour period. Great vids!

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

That’s good to hear! I went the worst case scenario route. Glad to hear there’s a mixture that works!

[@darlenegeorgeboyd8493]

I use lacquer thinner with good results. Doesn't hurt the aluminum and costs about $25 a gallon. Can be used multiple times.

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Kool experiment.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Yes sir! Good to know!

[@hybridmusclegarage4590]

Awesome!!

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

I was a bit surprised with the results. 😆

[@PNT-Garage]

This is WILD! I know that these solutions would be active on aluminum, but never would have guessed the SC would have done such a job. Really goes to show the importance of rinsing any cleaning solution completely off, to ensure it doesn't sit and eat away. Very cool experiment! Very shocking results. My morbid curiosity has me wondering what will be left of the bodies ... carb bodies I mean. Carb bodies.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

😂😂😂 we’ll find out soon enough! On the carb bodies anyway. 😉

[@b-17wingman37]

I found a can of carb dip from the 70 `s while cleaning garage recently . Was beginning to corrode the can at bottom so i was fairly sure it was still good. Was approx . 75 % strenght after all those years . Did not take rust off like it did when new .

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

I wonder how much of its potency it lost after all that time. As long as it still works! Probably better than today cleaners. 🧐

[@Thumper68]

You dip the super clean and simple green ones in carb cleaner and hope for the best.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Sure! 🧐

[@frankglasgow]

What is the plan to dispose of the ChemDip? Ive used it recently. Not near as strong 20 years ago when used then

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Nope. Not the same formula, but for an over the counter product, it works ok.

[@thebegrsshow]

I'm not surprised at all about the Super Clean results, considering it says right in the destructions "Do Not Use On Aluminum". 🤣

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

And yet it was easily one most folks said they use to clean their carburetors and wanted it included in the test. No one reads instructions!

[@thebegrsshow]

@@MuscleCarSolutions Ahhh, the ole Failure To Comprehend escape clause, sorry I forgot about that one.🤣I'm surprised no one suggested that they use Summers Eve Disposable Douche to clean their Carbs when they run out of Safety Kleen Solvent...🤣

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

@@thebegrsshow oh I got some weird suggestions. These I selected were the most plausible and easy to pick up locally for just about anyone in the US. But just like carburetors and camshafts. Bigger is always better. So more solvent and less dilution the better. I like worst case scenario testing. The results are rarely disappointing. 😆

[@SMOBY44]

Super Clean has sodium hydroxide, which dissolves aluminum. As a side note, the gas generated by the reaction is hydrogen, so probably don't want to smoke around it especially after it has been concentrated under that lid.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

None of the lids were sealed tight, in case what happened, happened! It’s surprising the number of folks who swore by super clean. So we tested it! Horrible!

[@SMOBY44]

@@MuscleCarSolutions It works well on greasy, dirty stuff so long as it's not aluminum. Even short periods of contact discolor aluminum. I found out the hard way cleaning an engine bay and quickly ruined the finish on a carb and intake manifold.

[@kenwatts5410]

I used the Berryman on my Holley without reading the instructions assuming it was a 24 hour cleaning process, completely distroyed the finish on my 4150, read the instructions and it's a 4 hour cleaning cycle.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

No one reads the instructions! Until it’s too late. Hopefully the finish was all that was effected.

[@sc358.]

I don't have this stuff in home shop but when doing carbs Tear down - note float height, squirters, jets, power valve... AXE jetwash everything but base plate Then Safety Kleen recycling solvent tank to wash and rinse bowls, metering blocks, main body and base plate. Rinse through each hole and verify no restrictions. Then AXE spray cabinet to rinse with hot water and blow dry (commercial kitchen sink with spray wash works well too). Everything but baseplate - brake cleaned and dried. Then to gauging/assembly. Could probably replicate with a portable water heater, pressure washer, soap and some cleaning fixtures that mount to something and a clean solvent tank.

[@sc358.]

Forgot to mention stuff with blue locktight was soda blasted then rinsed. Base plate and accelerator pump housing bolts.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

I think the average DIY car guy/girl would love to have a spray cabinet in their arsenal!

[@MegaAj111]

Hello! Active carburetor cleaner servicing guy here! Gotta couple of questions for you, as I'm trying to find a good solution for a permanent solution for cleaning. I currently use gunk carb dip and it works phenomenal it's just stupid expensive. 1. Have you used CRC parts washing solvent? 2. After they have dried did they leave a nasty white film (and not talking about the purple degreaser 😂) 3. What solvent do you use on a daily? 4. Also any tips for a future carburetor cleaner?

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

I have not used the CRC parts washer but sure would love to if I had the room for it. I have been using a multi cleaner from Zep. It’s ok, but always on the look out for something better.

[@MegaAj111]

@@MuscleCarSolutions awesome thank you so much! AJ from Swart and Son Comets!

[@pacbrian3809]

what the heck dude that holly is DEAD lol

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Way dead.

[@4speed3pedals]

Super Clean and Purple Power are alkaline based and can etch aluminum. I did not know that it would be this bad. I do know that they will strip some paints. I have never left things soak in it knowing it is alkaline based. It can be used to clean aluminum before welding but I have never done it. I think from use that Super Clean is slightly more potent than Purple Power.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

And yet it was easily the number one requested solution to test (slightly more than the Berrymans or equivalent). But it was asked to test and the results were clear. Don’t use it for carb cleaning unless extremely diluted and for very short periods of time!

[@4speed3pedals]

I use it on aluminum but, I do not soak it overnight. I work with it after a short soaking, maybe 5 minutes. I used Super Clean to clean sludged up aluminum head on a Ford Probe and used a parts tub and poured if over and a parts brush to clean it. The head looked brand new when finished. It was not soaked overnight. I personally like both Purple Power (slightly cheaper) and Super Clean. @@MuscleCarSolutions

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Oh I’m quite sure there are right ways of using any of these products. And I also know that if there’s a wrong way to use them, folks will find it! 😂

[@4speed3pedals]

I did. I was shocked to see the damage. Even vinegar for rust removal on steel will do damage if the part is submerged too long. @@MuscleCarSolutions

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Oh it gets much worse. Stay tuned for part 2! 😂

[@Flyingmikey62]

I was going to get some super clean, but now I think I will stick to my pine sol 😮

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

As a cleaner, the pine sol really didn’t impressed me. I might take what’s left and find a filthy carburetor to test it on, but I don’t think I’d ever choose it to clean a carburetor. It smells nice though!

[@Flyingmikey62]

@@MuscleCarSolutions - It may not be the best cleaner, but I still have a carburetor to put back on my 65 Mustang LOL! I use it in my ultrasonic cleaner with heat for about a half hour. I understand the point you were making with the video. I’m looking forward to part 2 to see how things turn out. BTW, I enjoy your channel and have learned a lot from your videos.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

@@Flyingmikey62 nice! I’m not exactly a Ford guy but a 65 Mustang is on my list of cars to own one day. It was my moms first car and I came home from the hospital in it! I’m glad the channel has been useful for you! Thank you!

[@BPattB]

Well I was about to cut my hair, guess I'm waiting 22 minutes because MCS new video

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Multitask! 😀

[@BPattB]

@@MuscleCarSolutions 😂 why not! What the difference between a good hair cut and a bad haircut????? 3 days, too if you cut your own!!!!

[@matthewnorris203]

I’d do 20mins with super cleam

[@tommytron2000]

I usually give her the old Italian Tune-Up once a week 😉

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

😆😆

[@edwardkurek5355]

What about oven cleaner?

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

You’re on your own there! But I wouldn’t use oven clean for the same reason why I wouldn’t use CLR. Or now super clean.

[@rustyshackleford2723]

Full strength is not good if it is supposed to be diluted. Plus, stick to carb cleaners for carbs...

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Wish it were that easy! And there are some very good products out there to clean carburetors. It all boils down to how to use those products correctly. Or expect bad results like we got!

[@moparnut6286]

Super clean and purple power similar but not the same both attack aluminum....even faster if heated to 165°.... I use it too clean steel and iron products which it does an awesome job of cutting grease and grime... But like the man said sodium hydroxide and aluminum don't play well 😂😂😂.... Knew I had the sodium part right on IG😮... The berry mans use to be the shinitz to clean carbs till the EPA made them change the formula look up the old msds for the old stuff vs the garbage they sell now and you'll understand.... You can still make it but you need to buy the chemicals separate thank you EPA😡😠😠...a fact that fuel injection forced on us carb lovers.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

It’s surprising the number of folks who suggested it for this test. Which means there’s potentially a lot of horrible carburetors out there! Berrymans works ok. I won’t test it here, but in the ultrasonic it’s exceptional. But everything was better in the 70s and 80s. 🤷