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Topic: Carb dip
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Skeeter
Gearhead Posts: 112
From: California
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-14-2002 10:14 PM
   
I'm sure everyone know's how ulgy an old Holley carb can look over time. Does anyone know if there is some kind of dip that will make them look new again?Thanks,
Jason
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1trickpony
Gearhead Posts: 107
From: Escondido, Ca
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-14-2002 11:20 PM
NAPA Auto parts stores, at least in my area, sell a 1 gallon dunk tank for carb rebuilds. It even comes with a nice cage to use to put the body of the carb in so you can dip it and let it soak overnight.
I can't remember what they cost but it was not substantial.Dave ------------------
1969 "S" code Mach1
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3467
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-15-2002 06:56 AM
You may need to buy two and pour the contents into something bigger... the main body won't fit in a one gallon bucket  believe me, I've tried every which way, it just dosen't go The other altertnative is the five gallon bucket, but that's $50+I don't remember the name of the active chemical, but it evaporates very quickly. When not immersing/removing parts, cover the container quickly. Always use in a well ventilated area... open the garage door before opening the can and leave the door open a while after closing the can. The fumes are stout  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3467
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-15-2002 07:00 AM
Use a garden hose to rinse off the parts; before to blast the heavy gunk off, and again after to rinse them clean. Use compressed air (VERY important!) to blow out every tiny little hole  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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clevelandstyle
Gearhead Posts: 638
From: Connersville, IN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-15-2002 08:18 AM
Skeeter,
If I understand you correctly, you want to restore the original color to the carb. The only way to do that is to send it to Holley or Barry Grant or some other carb builder. They can restore the original color.
The chem dip that these guys are talking about is good to clean the carb, but there is no way you can get back the color yourself.------------------
Ben
Grabber Green '70 Mach I 351C 4V
Robbin Egg Blue '79 Fairmont 351C 4V
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3467
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-15-2002 08:31 AM
 Ben is right... sorry I mis-read your post. That carb dip is so nasty, it'll eat whatever finish is left right off ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33371
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-15-2002 08:51 AM
Don't bother with the 'carb paint' Eastwood sells. It makes carbs look terrible, in my opinion.One thing about the carb dip chemicals, and I don't know if the new stuff is different, but when I had the carb rebuilding business I had some stuff that was so strong smelling you could smell it before you entered the garage. No way would I keep some in my attached garage. ------------------
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 451
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-15-2002 08:59 AM
That strong smell in most dips is Methyl Ethyl Ketone. A strong carcinogen. I got rid of mine. Wear a respirator if you're going to use it.
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