Riders Of Vision

ok call me stupid or what ever but... :o what does it mean to have your carbs "dipped" i kno i gotta do that but what is it ???  lol

There is a company called Berryman's.  They make a carb cleaning product called Chem-Dip.  It comes in a slightly undersized paint type can - about 1/2 - 3/4 gallon.  It has a basket inside the can.  You disassemble the carb, put all the metal parts in the basket & dip it in the can for about 1/2 hour.  Cleans the gunk off the carbs well - unless you are forced to buy the California certified version.

H₂O

Someone needs to visit my site:
http://www.xz550.com/carbindex.html
click on "Carb Cleaning"

you might not find the Berryman's Chem-dip in a can around here. I've found the spray cans at pep boys though...

Advanced Auto has gallon size cans of Gunk with the basket.... works fine

The spray Berryman's is a different chemical make-up than the dip.  Berryman's dip has an amazing odor and a swampy green color.  Open the can in a well ventilated area!!  The last time I did some carbs, mine seems to have lost its strength.  May have to buy another can before the next dipping session.  The last can did lots of carbs, though - Visions, Datsun P/U, Quadra-Jets, Carters, Holleys - must have done at least 20 carbs.  Plus, its getting pretty old, at least a dozen years.  It doesn't seem to be doing its job as well anymore.

H₂O

Berrymans absorbs water from the air, so keep it well sealed. i seal it even while in the dipping process.  after a few dips it seems to get stronger, but loses it's potency over time.  yeah, after 12 years it's time to spring for a new can, lol

Was great for 10 years.  Always used & stored as you mentioned, Lucky.  Just finally lost its potency - maybe Berryman makes a Viagra or Cialis like product to reinvigorate their dip?!?   :D

H₂O

The Pep Boys here in Detroit stopped carrying the gallon Berrymans.  I had bought my last can there about 5 years ago.  The manager said something about an excessive hazmat shipping charge.  I found the Gunk gallon dip at another chain and it worked just fine...cleaned out a set of CB900 carbs that had been sitting for over 10 years.  It is a different formulation...it doesn't have that oil film on top and turns the rinse water milky.  About the same price...under $20.

Ed

ya i think i gat somthing similar... its in a big 5 gallon container that has big warning lables about not getting in to contact w/ skin and its a carb cleaner that works quite well... nvr put 2 and 2 together and thought of using it... lol ::) looks like i kno what im doing in the near future...