Best Available Carburetor Soaking Cleaner

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  1. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    Just scored a Dominator that has sat for years. Was curious what yall use to soak body and parts to clean?
    See a few available with screen basket, these are the kind I'm interested in. Thanks , Jim
     
  2. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    There is some parts cleaner out there that comes in a 5gal. metal can with a basket that works very well. Nasty smell that lingers forever and will actually eat through the metal can after 6-7 yrs. I believe the brand name is Berrymans carb and parts cleaner.
    Keith
     
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  3. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

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  4. DEADMANSCURVE

    DEADMANSCURVE my first word : truck

    I was going to mention berrymans also . I had the 5 gal and got the basket with it . Used that for awhile , lasted pretty good . Added a gallon of the replenisher a couple times .
    Last time I ordered the CRC brand but I think it was basically just parts cleaner . Less smell , cleans different , not quite as effective I think . Plus it turns cloudy when used almost like there's water in it ?
    Plus my wife doesn't complain about the smell as soon as I walk into the house , can't possibly be as good !
    About ready to order a new bucket of the berrymans .
     
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  5. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Mac's from NAPA is another option.
    https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MCR...r+and+Choke+Cleaner&keywordInput=carb+cleaner

    I used the CRC a long time ago.... it stunk, bad! and it did eventually eat thru the container and leak all over my garage floor. What a mess.
    I used the NAPA Mac's about 10 years ago, can't say if it's better/worse than the CRC.

    Here's the CRC.
    https://www.crcindustries.com/products/tyme-174-1-carburetor-cold-parts-cleaner-5-gal-14104.html
    And the Berryman's:
    https://www.berrymanproducts.com/pr...rryman-chem-dip-carburetor-and-parts-cleaner/

    Comparing the MSDS sheets shows they have different chemistries.
    There's likely reviews and comparisons on YouTube.
     
    Last edited: Sep 14, 2020
  6. DEADMANSCURVE

    DEADMANSCURVE my first word : truck

    Yeah I looked over the tyme crc stuff but couldn't source it easily . Tried the other crc stuff . I'll have to check that out now to see if available .
     

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