Stuart & Kathryn Fields wrote:

"Pete C." wrote in message
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SteveB wrote:

I got some parts I need to clean. I have gas and acetone, and a quart or
so
of mineral spirits.

What's a good solvent for cleaning the exterior of carburetors, engine
parts, etc, in a sink or tub with a parts brush that won't eat your brain
out or blow you up? I have heard kerosene. Let me ask the dumb
question,
where do you buy kerosene? I would think Ace or Home Depot, as they sell
the kerosene heaters. Is that right? And is kerosene a good cleaner?

Wish I had one of those parts washing sinks (SD?), but I'd use it about
twice a year. Sure are handy, though.

Steve

The last carb I cleaned I used Simple Green in the Harbor Freight heated
ultrasonic cleaner. After a 10 min cycle in the cleaner I blew
everything clear and dry with compressed air, reassembled and the
formerly non-op carb worked perfectly.

Simple Green has been outlawed for use on aircraft by the Army and the
California Fire fighters. I seems that corrosion caused by Simple Green
caused failures in aircraft parts. There is a New concoction called Extreme
Simple Green that has been approved. I will only use Simple Green on the
concrete floor and then rinse it off completely.

Stu

Interesting. SG is one of the recommended cleaners for SCUBA regulators
and components.