This is a long shot but anyway. I bought myself some carb cleaner. Its this here. It was recommended to me by a couple people(not this particular brand) but I just wanted to know what you guys thought of it?
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It wasnt really expensive so Im not gonna worry if I wasted my money, just wanted to know if this is suitable for and will work for the FJ
Jesse,
Carb cleaner can be _NASTY_ stuff.
Yes, it will work for dissolving and washing away the varnish and grease on your carburetors, but it will also dissolve the [VERY expensive] rubber diaphragms inside. It will also quickly ruin a good paint job and melt many plastics.
Acetone does this, too.
Spray some on a bit of styrofoam if you don't believe me. It'll act like the blood of the xenomorph in the movie "Alien".
Like most tools, it has a definite purpose, but in the hands of the inexperienced, can wreak havoc.
And while you're playing, mixing gasoline and styrofoam makes poor man's napalm. Fun fun.
If you're in the trying mood: Lampoil (parafin oil) is great for cleaning and doesn't cost a dime.
Is also a lot less harmfull on rubber and paint and such :good2:
Quote from: Sideburns on November 03, 2011, 12:51:01 PM
If you're in the trying mood: Lampoil (parafin oil) is great for cleaning and doesn't cost a dime.
Is also a lot less harmfull on rubber and paint and such :good2:
Good for lighting up the home when you forget to pay the electric bill as well.....
I have always used the Yamaha carb cleaner.....for almost 20 years I guess. It is the best.
Quote from: andyb on November 03, 2011, 12:25:44 PM
And while you're playing, mixing gasoline and styrofoam makes poor man's napalm. Fun fun.
Definitely :biggrin: (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-forum/flamed.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php), thanks for the heads up though, if I use it I will make sure I have someone who knows how to use the stuff with me..
Quote from: andyb on November 03, 2011, 12:25:44 PM
And while you're playing, mixing gasoline and styrofoam makes poor man's napalm. Fun fun.
I remember reading that formula for Molotov Cocktails in "Steal This Book".
Then you're old, sir.
I just have a penchant for reading old books. :rofl:
Quote from: andyb on November 04, 2011, 04:33:38 PM
Then you're old, sir.
I just have a penchant for reading old books. :rofl:
My wife might argue that point Andy. She thinks I'm 10 years old sometimes. :sarcastic:
We used to dump a bunch of paint thinner in guys' styrofoam coffee cups as we walked past and then watch their face as they turned to get a drink and the cup melted as they reached for it. Had to get your timing right though.