Carb cleaner?
05-28-2006, 08:24 PM
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Carb cleaner?
how do you use it to clean the engine? take off the pipes leading to the throttle body and just spray it inside the throttle body when you open the throttle? do this while the engine is running or not? this is for a 350 tpi 1991
05-28-2006, 08:35 PM
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Car: 1991 Pontiac T/A Vert
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Carb cleaner wont really clean the engine. if you want to clean the internals of the engine use either SeaFoam or (if carbbed) water. Follow directions on SeaFoam on with water slowly drip it into the engine. The water will clean out carbon. I think seafoam will clean out someother things as well.
06-03-2006, 01:39 PM
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Car: 1987 Monte Carlo SS
Engine: 406 TPI
Transmission: T56 6-speed
Spray the throttle body while it is running and 'blip' the butterflies a few times. I do this and then spray enough in to stall the motor then let it set for about 5-10 minutes, when you start it up the smoke will show you it is burning up the gums and varnish. They sell a product called "Throttle-Body cleaner" but any carb cleaner will work fine.
06-03-2006, 07:42 PM
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Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Just be careful with the carb cleaner - DON'T look down in the hole while spraying - it's very combustible, and I'd hate to see a backfire blind you! Likewise, make sure there are no unplugged wires - and electrical source can start that stuff ablaze instantly (ask me how I know 
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