Carb cleaning

Started by Mike Farmer, 02 Jan, 2022, 11:39

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Mike Farmer

02 Jan, 2022, 11:39
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H.

This is really an extension to a previous post re carbs. I jokingly mentioned cleaning with Coka Cola.

I have a Concentric carb that is very seriously bunged up to the point I can't even push a darning needle into the crud. So when I can afford it I shall buy a bottle of CCola and lob the carb in for a couple of days/weeks whatever and give it a go.

I'll let you know the outcome. Nothing to lose as the carb is apparently cream crackered anyway.

Positive New Year to you all

Mike 8) 8) 8) 8)

chaz

#1
02 Jan, 2022, 14:50
I have heard of people un seizing pistons with coke, but when spilt it tends to leave a sticky residue

Mike Farmer

#2
02 Jan, 2022, 16:31
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Yes its a typical sugar residue. I can live with that if it cleans my carb. We'll see

Mike 8) 8) 8)

EDDIE SIMPSON

#3
02 Jan, 2022, 20:11
why not buy a bottle of redex carb cleaner. the red stuff. cleans and removes deposits after a good soak and only about 3 quid a bottle.

Mike Farmer

#4
03 Jan, 2022, 11:00
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Good idea. However I shall give the Coke a go just to see what hapens. Thanks for that.

Mike 8) 8) 8) 8)

mo goldie

#5
04 Jan, 2022, 22:06
Hi Mike

You could also try a bottle of sugar Free Coke might stop the stickiness.....it`s worth a try ha.

Mo 

AdrianS

#6
05 Jan, 2022, 09:37
It's the acid in the coke that does the work. Diet Coke has still got a fair amount of acid in it. In fact I use cheap Diet Coke to clean out light rust in a petrol tank. You do have to leave it in for a few days as it's not as effective as Spirits of Salt which is hydrochloride acid and I wouldn't suggest this for a carb!

Mike Farmer

#7
05 Jan, 2022, 10:43
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Thanks. When I can afford it I'll go down the Diet Coke line. The carb can sit in it for a few weeks as I aint in a rush for it.

Mike 8) 8) 8)

AdrianS

#8
06 Jan, 2022, 16:41
I would probably change the coke after a few days and inspect the carb. If you buy Aldi or Lidl's cheap coke ( about 20p a bottle I think ) you can afford to sacrifice it after a few days.
Just to show how effective it is as an acid, if you put a childs milk tooth in a glass of cola, in a few days it will have completely dissolved.

Mike Farmer

#9
06 Jan, 2022, 20:42
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I'll give it a whirl tomorrow. But as I want a new BSA I'm not sure I can afford the Coke as well.

Must say very interested in the new machine even tho I cant ride it anymore.

Mike 8) 8) 8) 8)

berniej

#10
07 Jan, 2022, 08:07
Mike, if you buy that new BSA I'll not only ride it for you but buy you a can of coke as well.

Now you don't see an offer like that every day!  ;D ;D ;D

Cheers,
Bernie
'49 M21/B31 hybrid
'56 M21 combination
B40 Super Star
A50CC project

Mike Farmer

#11
07 Jan, 2022, 21:24
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Bugger me! How can a simple country boy, like me, turn down an offer like that.

Seriously, the more I think of it, the more a likely proposition becomes. Can I afford it. Not a clue!!! I'll have a better idea when we have some idea of cost.

One of my thoughts: -The first ones will be manufactured in India??? and should reflect Indian prices. IF and when they are produced in UK the prices will probably(must) seriously increase for obvious reasons of salary difference etc.

All guessing games at the moment---but it depends how long it takes me to pay off my can of coke.

Mike 8) 8) 8) 8)

Mike Farmer

#12
10 Jan, 2022, 11:23
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Finally saved the deposit for a bottle of coke(diet) so carb is submerged in it. Will leave it for a couple of weeks (or months) and let you know.

Mike 8) 8) 8)

MJM_58SR

#13
12 Jan, 2022, 11:04
Will you get the deposit back when you take the empty back to the off licence  8) :)

Martin S

#14
12 Jan, 2022, 16:31
Doesn't it spoil the flavour?
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