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David Goode

07-12-2007 09:52:10




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I've heard that you can strip the paint off a Carb. with glass bead blasting. Has anybody ever done this?, does it work good? I know not to use Sand so I was wondering what to use that will not damage the interworkings of the Carb. Will Paint stripper be safe? Thanks for any advise. -David Goode Coggon,IA




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NE IA Dave

07-12-2007 20:15:01




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 Re: Carb Cleaning in reply to David Goode, 07-12-2007 09:52:10  
Dave I've beadblasted for years as well and never had a problem. I get alot of soaked carbs in for re repairs and often it is just rust inside. I guess if I could sum it up I would say if you want a perfect job and have the ability--- beadblast. If you are a little uncertian about your abilities the soaking may do the trick and avoid probles with the glass beads. There are some pretty good cleaners out there for sure.

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CGtractor

07-12-2007 16:48:23




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 Re: Carb Cleaning in reply to David Goode, 07-12-2007 09:52:10  
I have bead blasted a number of carbs inside and out. These were all cast iron carbs. Clean all orifices when done and blow out with compressed air. Paint it soon after you get it reassembled to prevent rust. It works for me.



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David Goode

07-12-2007 16:13:58




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 Re: Carb Cleaning in reply to David Goode, 07-12-2007 09:52:10  
Thanks for all the advise, I never knew Carb Cleaner was a affective paint remover, I use it regularly on my stubbern Lawn mower's Carb for cleaning the inside passages. I'm going to try soaking the Carb to see how well of a job it does. Thanks again. -David Goode Coggon, IA



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Farmall MD

07-12-2007 14:56:17




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 Re: Carb Cleaning in reply to David Goode, 07-12-2007 09:52:10  
David, Glass beading is fine, I've been doing it for years. Anything larger will tend to jam up orifices like Janicholson said. If there is any brass or intricate pieces, try not to blast them directly. When you are done blasting, blow it out EXTREMELY well. Then go in with wire or torch tip cleaners to make sure all passages are clear. Then blow it out again. You can even atomize it with thinner if you want. Then get it primered right of way or you'll watch it rust before your eyes. Doug N

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Mike Van

07-12-2007 13:23:05




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 Re: Carb Cleaning in reply to David Goode, 07-12-2007 09:52:10  
Dave, buy a can of carb cleaner - don't blast it. If you have or can get one, a tip cleaner used for torches works well for those tiny holes.



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Janicholson

07-12-2007 11:56:42




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 Re: Carb Cleaning in reply to David Goode, 07-12-2007 09:52:10  
Beadblasting can force beads and grit into very tiny orifices, unless very well masked, I would not do it. JimN



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Andy Motteberg

07-12-2007 10:45:08




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 Re: Carb Cleaning in reply to David Goode, 07-12-2007 09:52:10  
I've never bead blasted a carb, but I've seen bead blasted carburetors and they look like new. You shoukld soak the carb and parts for a while, they clean them off and dry and bead blast the carb body.



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old

07-12-2007 10:11:51




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 Re: Carb Cleaning in reply to David Goode, 07-12-2007 09:52:10  
Best way to do it is soak it in carb cleaner. Its made for that job and will remove paint in 24 hours or less



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