G carb cleaning

[Clapped 2N]

I have a pretty rusted carb from a JD G, would sandblasting be an ok approach?

 

[MSD]

I have a pretty rusted carb from a JD G, would sandblasting be an ok approach?

soak in vineger.

 

[Fixingfarmer]

I have a pretty rusted carb from a JD G, would sandblasting be an ok approach?

Yep if you do it before you do a complete rebuild it should be fine leave all the plugs in until you are done clean it out with compressed air then pull the plugs and do a full rebuild. I usually paint them as well before rebuild let them dry awhile then rebuild you can see all the nice shiny brass new plugs and if you spring for them the stainless idle and load screws

 

[Mark-Ia]

You will need to remove the brass plugs and use the appropriate drill bits to clean all passages.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

I prefer glass bead blasting on carbs after a good soaking in purple power and a hot water rinse. Gets off any oil residue and the beading is easier to get cleaned out. Don't bead the brass parts.

 

[teddy52food]

I have a pretty rusted carb from a JD G, would sandblasting be an ok approach?

I cook them in lye water many times until the water stays clear.. Heat the brass screws & let them cool before you try to remove them.

 

[HFP]

I borrowed a friends ultrasonic cleaner for one I'm working on right now for a 620. I was seriously impressed how clean it got it with nothing but dawn dish soap and water in the bath.