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Patton

Patton

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Some of the white deposits on my SU's have been immune to the powers of the Berrymans I soaked it in. I'm not sure what the white stuff is, but it's really on there. Here is a picture of one of the carbs along with the deposits I am talking about.

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I am thinking that the best way to clean it off, especially inside, is with a dremel and a soft wire brush. Any reason to say no to that?

Thanks
Patton
 
Patton, It's aluminum oxide. A soft wire brush and a Dremel tool will work OK. Make sure to at least wear a dust mask and safety glasses.
There are dedicated aluminum cleaners that will do the trick, such as AlumaBrite. I think the brush idea is the way to go. If you can find a can of matte finish clearcoat, it wont hurt to give them a light dusting afterwards, to inhibit any further growth.
Jeff
 
Patton, If you have access to a blasting cabinet, Disassemble the carb . Cover all openings with duct tape.
Lightly blast with a very fine glass bead (not sand) Looks Great , The damper pots or housings can be sanded with a fine paper to smooth them up, then buff on a wheel to shine em . Do not sand or blast insde the damper pot ! Bob G
 
Mine looked a lot worse than that, I glass beaded them inside and out and washed them in the parts washer THOROUGHLY. Reassembled with new gaskets and they work like new. Skip
 
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