carb cleaner

FED 387 · 07-05-2011, 12:03 PM

Anybody got a source for carb cleaner??? Actually looking for that old type of real bad smelling stuff ya used to dunk your parts in that came with the metal basket----I think GUNK was thwe brand name but I'm sure they took it off the market cuz of the EPA!!!!! Want something that I can soak stuff in not an aerosol cleaner--thanx FED387

63corvette · 07-05-2011, 12:46 PM

What I used in the past was Berryman's which did come in a 5 gallon bucket with a basket inside.
I have not seen this for sale in the last few years at any of the parts stores.
The EPA may have stopped the use due to the emissions off of the bucket. It would evaporate quickly if you did not keep the top on it.
I am pretty sure it did have have the clorinated fluro hydrocarbons in it so it would now be regulated by the EPA.
Here in Texas some of the spray cleaners have signage on them that says not for sale in Calif and can not be transported into Calif. I try to remember to pull all of those out of the race car trailer before going to Pomona each year.
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

Wilmaya · 07-05-2011, 01:17 PM

NAPA #6406 5gal w/basket. It isn't a full 5 gallons.
#6402 in the gallon size.
Not inexpensive!

FED 387 · 07-05-2011, 01:26 PM

thanx guys will look into it tonite--comp

Sean Marconette · 07-05-2011, 01:51 PM

Autozone carries the Berryman's in a 1 gallon can with basket.

Chris DeGidio · 07-05-2011, 03:27 PM

We always used GUNK Hydro Seal,but I'm not sure if it's made anymore.

Dennis P Chapman · 07-05-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FED 387

Anybody got a source for carb cleaner??? Actually looking for that old type of real bad smelling stuff ya used to dunk your parts in that came with the metal basket----I think GUNK was thwe brand name but I'm sure they took it off the market cuz of the EPA!!!!! Want something that I can soak stuff in not an aerosol cleaner--thanx FED387

I think gunk still makes it but it not smell stuff anymore thats was go stuff for cleaning parts.. Still have a small two gal can with the basket I use sometimes.

Tom Goldman · 07-05-2011, 04:27 PM

NAPA cleaner still works pretty good.
Just got a 5 gal pail about a month ago,about $135.
cost $25 from Safetykleen to dispose of the old one!

THE LEGEND · 07-05-2011, 05:02 PM

Last I bought was Napa brand about 5 years ago. You can still smell it.
Chip

Alan Roehrich · 07-05-2011, 06:40 PM

The last good stuff was called "SpeedCleen", but it hasn't been made in over a decade.

The Berryman's is usually what is sold in most places, and under various house brand names and private labels. It's about the best you'll find commonly available.

07-05-2011, 12:03 PM	#1
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	carb cleaner Anybody got a source for carb cleaner??? Actually looking for that old type of real bad smelling stuff ya used to dunk your parts in that came with the metal basket----I think GUNK was thwe brand name but I'm sure they took it off the market cuz of the EPA!!!!! Want something that I can soak stuff in not an aerosol cleaner--thanx FED387

07-05-2011, 12:46 PM	#2
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 358 Times in 103 Posts	Re: carb cleaner What I used in the past was Berryman's which did come in a 5 gallon bucket with a basket inside. I have not seen this for sale in the last few years at any of the parts stores. The EPA may have stopped the use due to the emissions off of the bucket. It would evaporate quickly if you did not keep the top on it. I am pretty sure it did have have the clorinated fluro hydrocarbons in it so it would now be regulated by the EPA. Here in Texas some of the spray cleaners have signage on them that says not for sale in Calif and can not be transported into Calif. I try to remember to pull all of those out of the race car trailer before going to Pomona each year. My 2 Cents Rick Cates

07-05-2011, 01:17 PM	#3
Wilmaya Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: carb cleaner NAPA #6406 5gal w/basket. It isn't a full 5 gallons. #6402 in the gallon size. Not inexpensive!

07-05-2011, 01:26 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: carb cleaner thanx guys will look into it tonite--comp

07-05-2011, 01:51 PM	#5
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 796 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: carb cleaner Autozone carries the Berryman's in a 1 gallon can with basket. __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

07-05-2011, 03:27 PM	#6
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: carb cleaner We always used GUNK Hydro Seal,but I'm not sure if it's made anymore. __________________ Nautilus Racing

07-05-2011, 04:27 PM	#8
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,476 Likes: 889 Liked 882 Times in 236 Posts	Re: carb cleaner NAPA cleaner still works pretty good. Just got a 5 gal pail about a month ago,about $135. cost $25 from Safetykleen to dispose of the old one! __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

07-05-2011, 05:02 PM	#9
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: carb cleaner Last I bought was Napa brand about 5 years ago. You can still smell it. Chip

07-05-2011, 06:40 PM	#10
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,826 Times in 414 Posts	Re: carb cleaner The last good stuff was called "SpeedCleen", but it hasn't been made in over a decade. The Berryman's is usually what is sold in most places, and under various house brand names and private labels. It's about the best you'll find commonly available. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S