how to clean the carb float

SDE · Nov 13, 2018

I removed the bowl and the float from my Farmall 400. Before I re install the float, I would like to clean it. What should I use for cleaning it?
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Dean · Nov 13, 2018

Carburetor cleaner would be ideal but an ultrasonic clearer would work.

Dean

Stephen Newell · Nov 13, 2018

Assuming it is brass I would use carb and choke cleaner. If it's plastic I would use some fine steel wool and gasoline.

SDE · Nov 13, 2018

Thank you. I know that the question had been asked before, but I could not remember the answer.
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jeffcat · Nov 13, 2018

If it is brass you can use Barkeepers Friend. At your local supermarket. Mix a paste and rub it with a sponge or cloth and when done it will sparkle.

roy prins · Nov 13, 2018

I use the wire wheel on the bench grinder -- very lightly -- a dirty float dont float as good as a clean one -- shake it and make sure it isnt full off gas -- I find the leaks by placing them in a cup of hot water -- it will bubble out the leaking hole in just a few seconds -- be sure to totally hold it under the water -- works like a charm - Roy

WayneLee · Nov 13, 2018

Alcohol

M-MAN · Nov 13, 2018

Same as nasty brass shells. Salt, white vinegar, and water in equal amounts. Keep an eye on it and remove and wash thouroughly when clean.

RLA · Nov 14, 2018

Use a 79cent can spray bomb oven cleaner..... Works great!

jim buford · Nov 14, 2018

Do you mean equal amounts of water white vinegar and salt or just equal amounts of the liquids? Thanks

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