Fill the tank with water once more. Pour a half gallon of muriatic acid into the tank. Move the tank around a few minutes. Let the gas tank sit overnight to clean varnish out. Step 7 Repeat Step #5 to neutralize and dispose of the muriatic acid. Spray the inside of the tank out t...
Another component that also may need to be cleaned to remove fuel varnish is the throttle body. Fuel vapor rising up through the intake manifold can accumulate and vaporize around the throttle plate and air bypass circuits, causing a change in the idle air/fuel mixture. Sometimes you can see ...
To prevent the mower from starting during the cleanup process, pull the spark plug boot from the plug. Tuck the wire and boot out of the way before proceeding. Next, scrape the deck clean with a putty knife. If you find rust flaking off the deck, scrape this, too. If the mower is ...
Clean up the corrosion and replace the battery or cables if needed. READ MORE... Thermostat Replacement The thermostat has two important jobs to perform: to accelerate engine warm-up and to regulate the engine's operating temperature. A quality thermostat ensures excellent fuel economy, reduces ...
And mixed with fuel to make the air-fuel mixture and then the air-fuel mixture is going to the engine cylinder for combustion. How To Clean A Carburetor? Check your Owner’s Manual before cleaning the carburetor. Always follow the manufacturer’s complete instructions for cleaning and maintenanc...
As I said before the carburetor must be very clean in order to work. If a carburetor has had gasoline stand in it for more than a year it will gather a gunkey varnish which will have to be remove. This gunk can be removed easily removed by letting the metal parts sit in a jar of...
Stabilizing the fuel with an additive helps prevent varnish and gum formation in the fuel system during prolonged storage. This helps extend the life of the fuel system and ensures that your motorcycle will start easily when the weather breaks, and you're ready to use it again. ...
Right from the start, we knew we wanted a rustic finish. It is fairly easy to obtain a nice & clean finish with the tongue and groove paneling: each plank will sit flush with the adjacent planks, creating a uniform & continuous surface. The planks are relatively thin at 5/16” thickness...
has discoloured and has proved impossible to remove without damaging the lining and finish beneath. I thinned the varnish in places where it was particularly thick and ugly but have left it otherwise. I also removed the varnish runs, which were running upwards, as the frame must have been v...