[Tigers] Carb Cleaning 101 : Edelbrock 600 CFM

[coolvt at aol.com]

I've had the carbs from small engines like snow blowers and lawnmowers plug up. Never tried soaking them. I had a small engine repair shop use, I think it's called, an ultrasonic gadget. You could see the crap floating out of the carb. They charge $40-50 for this service   Might not hurt to try soaking to see if that will clean it out. Mark L
In a message dated 12/28/2019 5:38:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, tigers at autox.team.net writes:


Listers –

 

I went to start the Tiger for the first time in about 2 months (nice day here in Maryland!) and it just wouldn’t fire.   I determined it wasn’t getting any gas.   Fuel is getting to the carb from the pump, but there’s nothing coming out of the jets when I pump the throttle linkage.   The carb has been on the car for over 10 years.   I assume 10 years of gunk, ethanol, varnish and just sitting in the garage has clogged everything up.  I’m hesitant to start disassembling the carb if there’s a less intrusive path to take first.   (The last time I tried to overhaul a carb was helping a high school buddy with his Plymouth slant 6 and it didn’t end well.)  Has anyone had any luck just soaking a whole carb (carb cleaner, acetone, etc.) and then re-installing?    Any other tips/tricks? 

 

Thanks much,

 

Graham Harlowe

B82001466
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