dellorto carbs

[George S L]

This is what i found when i took my carbs apart.Any thoughts on what to use to clean the jets.
George

[elanfan1]

Flush then ultrasonic cleaning?

[ericbushby]

If you know someone who repairs clocks then Horolene is excellent for brass or steel parts. Soaked overnight and they are good as new.
It is too expensive for a one off job. Well, it would be for me !
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC

[George S L]

Thanks for the info guys,just had a suggestion to try vinegar
George

[mikealdren]

Try vinegar (or anything else) on a piece of scrap brass before risking your carb parts. You can buy new emulsion tubes but it would be a shame to wreck them.

[jeff jackson]

Vinegar is great on steel.
I soaked an old carburettor for a Hillman Minx and it pretty much disolved it.
I would not risk any parts of your carbs to vinegar.
I sent mine away to be ultra sonically cleaned and overhauled.
I'm pretty sure I had the recommendation from someone here on the forum. I must have done it about three or four years ago now, the cost was very reasonable and they look as good as new today as they did when I got them back from the refurbisher.
It may take me some time, but I will try and dig his contact details out for you.
Regards
Jeff 72 +2

[jeff jackson]

That was quicker than I thought:
Chap I used was:
Paul Hollidge
Weber Carb Reconditioning Services
http://www.weber-carbs.co.uk
[email protected]" target="_blank" target="_blank
07976 985477
I have attached photos of my carbs after cleaning.

Reagrds
Jeff 72+2

[olivebdr]

Nice result Jeff
I have dellorto on my +2 too. Do you know in witch countries lotus sold elan with these carbs ?

[George S L]

Thanks guys,after seeing Jeff,s carbs thats the the way to go, been looking for company near me and I may even buy a cleaner 3L tank ?50-?70 so not to pricey and one carb should just fit.
George,

[mark030358]

Drop them in a gallon of cellulose thinners and leave for a week. Then re-grease the bearings work better than most methods.
cheers