What is the cleaning method for a car carburetor?
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The cleaning method for a car carburetor is: remove the carburetor, first clean the exterior of the carburetor, then disassemble and separate its main components for cleaning. A specialized carburetor cleaner can be used for this purpose. The main parts of the carburetor that require cleaning are: the main fuel passage metering holes, the float chamber, and the float control needle valve. A carburetor is a mechanical device that mixes a certain proportion of gasoline with air under the vacuum created by the engine's operation. As a precise mechanical device, the carburetor utilizes the kinetic energy of the incoming air stream to atomize the gasoline. Its complete assembly should include a starting device, an idle device, a medium-load device, a full-load device, and an acceleration device.
I used to frequently help friends with cleaning the carburetors of their old cars. When removing the carburetor, first loosen the screws with a screwdriver, but avoid pulling forcefully to prevent damaging the pipes. Get a bottle of specialized carburetor cleaner and spray it into all the holes, especially the fuel passages and jets where carbon buildup is common. Be patient and let the cleaner dissolve the grime, then gently scrub a few times with a soft-bristle brush. Remember to check if the diaphragm and seals are damaged; if they are, replace them immediately. After reassembling, start the engine to test. If the idle is stable, it means the cleaning was thorough. Regularly cleaning these old cars can save a lot on fuel costs—don’t wait until problems arise to start worrying.
