WTB: Yamaha Carburetor Cleaner

[Scott Dudley]

I'm looking for the old formula Yamaha Carb Cleaner. Bottle looks
like: Loading Image...

Part # ACC-CARBC-LE-QT or ACC-CARBC-LE-NR.

The old stuff contained 2-Butoxyethanol and Xylene, the new stuff
contains Glycol Ethers and Xylene.

The old stuff is what I'm looking for. Said to mix 1:3 with
gasoline. New stuff is diluted with water (no good).

If anyone has a spare bottle or two or know where I could find it,
would be forever in your debt.

Shoot me an email if you have any or know of a source.

Many thanks.

[Ian Singer]

Post by Scott Dudley
I'm looking for the old formula Yamaha Carb Cleaner. Bottle looks
like: http://www.randakks.com/Yamaha%20Carburetor%20Cleaner.jpg
Part # ACC-CARBC-LE-QT or ACC-CARBC-LE-NR.
The old stuff contained 2-Butoxyethanol and Xylene, the new stuff
contains Glycol Ethers and Xylene.

If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
places like Walmart.

Ian Singer

[Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot]

Post by Ian Singer
If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
places like Walmart.

Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?

Anyone know exactly what's in it?

Si

[Albrecht via MotorcycleKB.com]

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot

Post by Ian Singer
If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
places like Walmart.

Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?

There's nothing "magical" about organic solvents. They dissolve gum and
varnish, but not calcium carbonate deposits.

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot
Anyone know exactly what's in it?

Yes.

www.berrymanproducts.com

Toluene 40-50%
Methanol 20-30%
Acetone 20-30%
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 1-5%
2-Butoxyethanol 1-5%
Isopropanol 1-5%
Mixed Xylenes 1-5%

[Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot]

Post by Albrecht via MotorcycleKB.com

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot

Post by Ian Singer
If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
places like Walmart.

Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?

There's nothing "magical" about organic solvents.

You've spoiled my illusions now; I thought it was made by wizards.

Si

[Albrecht via MotorcycleKB.com]

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot
You've spoiled my illusions now; I thought it was made by wizards.

B12 *is* made by wizards. They are called "chemical engineers".

"One man's "magic" is another man's engineering." ---Robert A. Heinlein

[Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot]

Post by Albrecht via MotorcycleKB.com

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot
You've spoiled my illusions now; I thought it was made by wizards.

B12 *is* made by wizards. They are called "chemical engineers".

So it *is* magic then.

<Happy>

Si

[Ian Singer]

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot

Post by Ian Singer
If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
places like Walmart.

Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?
Anyone know exactly what's in it?

I am in Canada and its not available here either. Basically its Zylene
and Tylene and there are card cleaners available here with similar
contents. Its not a throat body cleaner though.

Ian

[Ron Seiden]

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot

Post by Ian Singer
If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
places like Walmart.

Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?
Anyone know exactly what's in it?

Try "lacquer thinner" from the paint department of a hardware store (or the
paint & hardware department of your Wal-Mart equivalent). It's a witch's
brew of organic solvents (perusing the ingredients list on the can is an
education on what you don't want to inhale...).

[Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot]

Post by Ron Seiden

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot

Post by Ian Singer
If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
places like Walmart.

Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?
Anyone know exactly what's in it?

Try "lacquer thinner" from the paint department of a hardware store
(or the paint & hardware department of your Wal-Mart equivalent).
It's a witch's brew of organic solvents (perusing the ingredients
list on the can is an education on what you don't want to inhale...).

Heh! I'm fairly sure that at least one of the ingredients has been banned in
the UK, possibly just for sale to the public: methyl ethyl ketone.

Si

[Larry Blanchard]

Post by Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot
Heh! I'm fairly sure that at least one of the ingredients has been banned in
the UK, possibly just for sale to the public: methyl ethyl ketone.

Look for "plastic solvent" or similar at a hobby/model shop. In the U.S.,
that's usually pure MEK. Actually welds styrene.

[Ken Abrams]

Post by Scott Dudley
The old stuff is what I'm looking for. Said to mix 1:3 with
gasoline. New stuff is diluted with water (no good).

Bet it runs a little rough when you put that in the tank!

If you can't find Berryman's, you might look for original Gumout, I think it
is called Carb. & Choke cleaner. I believe it still comes in a spray or
liquid.

If you are wanting to do an off-bike, disassembled cleaning, visit your
local auto parts store. They might be able to provide something even
better. Look for instructions that includes: "Wear rubber gloves and eye
protection when using." or similar. ;-)