Petroleum Based Solvents?

[Chaharly]

Can somebody give me an example of what these are? Gasoline is considered one right?

[djh3]

Gasoline, mineral spirits, lacqure thinner. Most any solvent I think. There are some like turpintine that I think are non-petrolum. On second thought I may be off on the mineral spirits. Time to fire up google

[Chaharly]

I did a quick search but didn't have alot of luck. Getting ready to tear into the carbs but I think I'll just soak em with gasoline

[MidlifeVenture]

Kerosene is one for sure.

[MidlifeVenture]

Why not go seafoam or other carb cleaners.

[M61A1MECH]

Here you go

Petroleum-based solvents used in degreasing have varying degrees of toxicity. The following are some of the common spent halogenated and non-halogenated solvents used in degreasing operations that are considered hazardous:

•1,1,1-trichloroethane

•Acetone

• Benzene

•Carbon tetrachloride

•Chlorinated fluorocarbons

•Isobutanol

•Low flash point mineral spirits

•Methanol

•Methylene chloride

•Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)

•Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)

•Ortho-dichlorobenzene

•Tetracholoroethylene

•Toluene

•Trichloroflueoromethane

• Xylene

[Chaharly]

Ahh looks like a big list with a big chance for "boom"!!!

 

I'm looking for something to clean the carbs and the book says to use a petroleum solvent. I haven't had the chance to look at any carb dips yet

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

If cleaning carbs I would go with Kerosene or Seafoam. If you want it in a spray can.... buy some motorcycle chain cleaner. These products will not harm any rubber bits

[MiCarl]

I would not submerge/soak them. There are seals on the butterfly shafts that are not designed to be removed. Soaking them in anything that will clean the carburetor can ruin them.

 

I use spray can cleaner. Disassemble as much as you can, set the rubber parts aside and put the jets in a little cup that has some of the carb cleaner in it. Spray cleaner through all the passages in the body then follow with compressed air. Spray through the jets and used compressed air to blow through them. Reassemble.

[bongobobny]

Berryman's carb cleaner is a good one...

[Chaharly]

The book says not to soak them in a caustic carb cleaner. I assume that's why they say petroleum solvent

[Prairiehammer]

Berryman's carb cleaner is a good one...

 

Yes, Berryman Chem-Dip is good for cleaning carbs and it is safe for plastic and rubber.

http://www.berrymanproducts.com/products/eco-friendly-products/berryman-chem-dip-carburetor-and-parts-cleaner/

Edited December 8, 2014 by Prairiehammer

[Pegasus1300]

Another vote for Berryman's B12. You can get it in a liquid or a spray and much cheaper then Seafoam. I use both the liquid and the spray. Soak in liquid in liquid for a couple of days then use the spray to clean out any residue left in the passageways. Afterwards you can use it in your gas.

[ragtop69gs]

One warning on the use of Berrymans B12 , that stuff will melt plastic and paint.

 

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[Pegasus1300]

That is good to know,although I have used it on my Ventures since 1986 with no problems as to the plastic carb parts.

[Peder_y2k]

I use STODDARD SOLVENT otherwise known as WHITE SPIRITS for all my parts cleaning. It is easier on the skin, much lower flamability, and the fumes are easily tolerated and almost zero odor. I buy in the 5 gallon can paying around $45. It can be brushed on, sprayed, or parts cleaner soak tubbed. The SAFETY CLEAN company sells this Stoddard Solvent under their own name for 3x the generic price. Interestingly, It was developed in the 1920's as a replacement for the dry cleaning industry that was having safety and health issues with the clear gasoline that was the industry standard.

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

[ragtop69gs]

I used to service typewriters and stoddard aolvent is what we used in the hot tank parts cleaner with an air bubbler. Works great.

 

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[pbjman]

I used to service typewriters, Victrolas, and telegraph machines, and stoddard aolvent is what we used in the hot tank parts cleaner with an air bubbler. Works great.

 

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Showin yer age! I added some items for context, in case some of the kids don't know what a 'typewriter' is.

[Chaharly]

A typewriter is one of those computers where the keyboard and the screen are separate right?!

Didn't realize we had members from the stone age!!!

[MikeWa]

Solvents can be petroleum based or water based. Petroleum based solvents are generally considered non-biodegradable. Whereas water based are not so harmful to the environment. My experience has shown me that petroleum based solvents generally clean automotive related grease and carbon better. Water based will often clean dirt better. Water base is easier to dispose of.

 

Mike