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cleaning edlebrock carbs

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:37 pm
by buffalobill
Testing the waters out there for anybody who has cleaned out a edlebrock carb. Our F32 has 1 on each 360 engine and the starboard engine once in a while will die at idle under load and when I looked down the throat while in winter storage it looks dull and not the shiney alum. surface as most carbs look when clean. Any thoughts out there?

Re: cleaning edlebrock carbs

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:25 am
by prowlersfish
You can try cleaning with spray carb cleaner , but it won't make it shine and likely won't help much . Your issue could be simple adjustments . If it is not adjustments then a disassemble and clean maybe in order (overhaul) . But it still won't shine lol .

Re: cleaning edlebrock carbs

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:28 am
by WayWeGo
There are some carburetor cleaning solutions that come in a 5 gallon bucket with a colander-like tray for parts that you dip into the solution. The one I have will definitely get aluminum looking bright and shiny. You have to be really careful what you put in there -- it will destroy gaskets and seals.

I completely disassemble to the discrete part level before cleaning in that solution. Afterwards, I use a heated, water based solvent in a ultrasonic cleaner, then rinse in hot water and blow dry. It is amazing how clean parts will get!

Re: cleaning edlebrock carbs

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:48 pm
by buffalobill
Thanks for the replys. We used to use Fedron but that is outlawed now. Just having stall issues with the starboard engine at idle and under load.
Has any one pulled these Edlebrock Carbs apart?

Re: cleaning edlebrock carbs

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:32 pm
by prowlersfish
I have done the AFBs they were the same