Locked up K&B Engine and carb

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teddyboy

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What is a good solvent or chemical to soak some nitro carburetors and engine blockmin to relieve the lockup conditions? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks Ted
 
Coca Cola ......... I'm not sure if it works with Pepsi :D.
Will eat up all the old castor oil and then clean it with WD40 .

Alex
 
I avoid using caustic or solvent as they will blacken the aluminum parts if you are not careful. Tiny pitting on the aluminum surface make it appear black.

I spray some WD-40 or MMO into the engine and then wrap it in aluminum foil. I then put the parts on my car engine block when i come home from work. The heat will soften the gum (likely castor oil) and allow you to disassemble the parts.

k
 
Diesel fuel is very popular in the motorcycle restoration circle apparently works very well.
 
The Hopps Nitro Gun 88 solvent worked spot on; My engine was gummed up by past owner neglect. Thanks to all for the help!
 
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