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I'm out of carb cleaner this second

  1. 05-14-09, 08:51 AM #1
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    I'm out of carb cleaner this second

    Can starting fluid or brake cleaner be used in a pinch? My concern would be any rubber bits and pieces getting ruined. Thoughts?

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    Re: I'm out of carb cleaner this second

    You can borrow a can from me. Grafton hill

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  3. 05-14-09, 09:13 AM #3
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    Re: I'm out of carb cleaner this second

    yeah, i'll probably grab a can shortly when i leave the house, was just trying to get the carb cleaned before i left. thank you though.

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    Re: I'm out of carb cleaner this second

    http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(kp...px?SKU=8058836 Get it before it becomes illegal in Massachusetts. Advanced Auto Parts has it. Lasts a lifetime. Deadly stuff. Toxic! Yummy on a bran muffin.

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    Re: I'm out of carb cleaner this second

    starting fluid would be ok...

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    Re: I'm out of carb cleaner this second

    good deal, thats what I went with. worked well

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    Re: I'm out of carb cleaner this second

    they're both pretty much exactly the same. both will do either job

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