Carb Cleaning

[mmeburges1]

" What is the best method for cleaning the gunk from the outside of a carb body. Is there something I can use to soak it in.

Thanks,
Mike "

[boatmotor]

Hello Do you have Auto Zone store in your area?
They sale a carb. cleaner in a yellow can that
is really good for that. Do not get it on a
painted surface will curl paint right up. Tom

[jon]

" Hi,

I'm not sure where the carbs you want to clean are located, but if they are installed, it's probably a bad idea.

Carb cleaner can melt just about anything that is not metalic. A little over-spray may be OK, but if you go soaking down rubber hoses and plastic fittings, there's a good chance you'll warp, weaken, or even melt them. In the manuals I have they tell you to remove anything that is non- metal before you soak carb parts, for good reason.

Jon "

[John ODillon]

" I need to know how to grease the lower unit on an old Clinton outboard (5 horse). It has no plug screws, only 4 mounting bolts which hold the bottom cap with the keel to bottom 1/2 of the chunk. "