Date:         Thu, 5 Oct 1995 09:54:16 -0700
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From:         eugp@uclink3.berkeley.edu (Eugene C. Palmer)
Subject:      Re: cleaning carburator

>Hi all,
>
>I'm about to rebuild the carburator of my '73 bus and was wondering
>what you guys recommend for a thorough cleaning. Specifically, I want
>clear  all passages with compressed air, but can not do this with the
>normal air hoses provided in gas stations (can not control the
>direction and flow of the compressed air by just pressing valve with
>the finger). Does there exist a nozzle out there to hook to these air
>hoses and make it easier and more precise to direct the compressed air
>into the small passages of the carburator? If not, any other ideas?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Jose A. (The novice)
>'73 bus (Shaggy, under recovery...)
>



I've heard from reliable sources that _vinegar_ is the stuff to use for
cleaning carbs.  The acid content works as well as the super-toxic carb
cleaner stuff.  Sort of a mechanics secret I think.  Still have to blow them
out, I know you can get nozzles for compressed air chucks, we have one at
work.  I doubt if they would fit a gas station air hose though.

Eug,