Pickling a Alky system

Racer4077 · 05-18-2011, 02:45 PM

Does anyone have any ideas on how to pickle a carb and fuel system that is on Alcohol (Methanol)? Just looking for some ideas.

Barney B · 05-18-2011, 02:54 PM

If I understand your question run gas through it.

TS310C · 05-19-2011, 03:27 PM

I'm guessing you would have to get some vinegar and some pickling spices and one heck of a big jar...

SC1448 · 05-19-2011, 06:03 PM

Marvel Mystery Oil & WD40 liberally everywhere after blowing out all the lines w/ compressed air. Don't forget to empty the fuel cell COMPLETELY and service the fuel filter if you have one. Don't be in a rush as it will pay off in the long run to take your time and get the lube EVERYWHERE.

-Don

Wheelie58 · 05-22-2011, 08:54 AM

I am not sure about alky carbs, but I can assure you that using Manhattan Oil - Power Plus addtive in your alky will help protect your system. Summit sells the stuff.
I run a Moon tank and a Flying Toilet system, use Power Plus in it , and never drain the system - except during "winter" storage.
My fuel tank, filters and many of the fittings are about 19 years old.....
The other tips of running gas through the system and dousing everything with lightweight lubes are also very good tips.

Bill Baer · 05-24-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TS310C

I'm guessing you would have to get some vinegar and some pickling spices and one heck of a big jar...

STOP IT! yer killin me!

TS310C · 05-24-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Baer

STOP IT! yer killin me!

He He He!

SCOTT SST2871 · 05-25-2011, 08:27 AM

I use klotz fuel lube in my fuel and use it with my blp carb and on my kids jr and i agree with keith i dont ever need to flush mine but,on the jr i need to flush if its going to sit any length of time
scott fifield

Rick Bailey · 05-25-2011, 05:18 PM

Hey Ryan.........I used to put boiled eggs in pickle juice !!

Racer4077 · 05-27-2011, 12:13 PM

thanks for the info.

05-18-2011, 02:45 PM	#1
Racer4077 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pickling a Alky system Does anyone have any ideas on how to pickle a carb and fuel system that is on Alcohol (Methanol)? Just looking for some ideas.

05-18-2011, 02:54 PM	#2
Barney B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 510 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pickling a Alky system If I understand your question run gas through it.

05-19-2011, 03:27 PM	#3
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pickling a Alky system I'm guessing you would have to get some vinegar and some pickling spices and one heck of a big jar... __________________ Ryan Koener S/G 310C

05-19-2011, 06:03 PM	#4
SC1448 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 226 Likes: 4 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Pickling a Alky system Marvel Mystery Oil & WD40 liberally everywhere after blowing out all the lines w/ compressed air. Don't forget to empty the fuel cell COMPLETELY and service the fuel filter if you have one. Don't be in a rush as it will pay off in the long run to take your time and get the lube EVERYWHERE. -Don

05-22-2011, 08:54 AM	#5
Wheelie58 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pickling a Alky system I am not sure about alky carbs, but I can assure you that using Manhattan Oil - Power Plus addtive in your alky will help protect your system. Summit sells the stuff. I run a Moon tank and a Flying Toilet system, use Power Plus in it , and never drain the system - except during "winter" storage. My fuel tank, filters and many of the fittings are about 19 years old..... The other tips of running gas through the system and dousing everything with lightweight lubes are also very good tips.

05-25-2011, 08:27 AM	#8
SCOTT SST2871 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PORT ST JOHN FLORIDA Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pickling a Alky system I use klotz fuel lube in my fuel and use it with my blp carb and on my kids jr and i agree with keith i dont ever need to flush mine but,on the jr i need to flush if its going to sit any length of time scott fifield

05-25-2011, 05:18 PM	#9
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Pickling a Alky system Hey Ryan.........I used to put boiled eggs in pickle juice !! __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

05-27-2011, 12:13 PM	#10
Racer4077 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pickling a Alky system thanks for the info.