Looking for a Carb tool kit

[ovilla]

Does anybody know if someone sells a kit with different sized wires, brushes, etc., which can be used to clean out jets? There's got to be standard set. I'm getting tired of always having to look for something to fit the application at hand. Ideally I'd like to find something that has an assortment that can cover everything from small engine repair up through cars.

Thanks

 

[Matt018]

Hmm i work on allot of small engines, typically just cut one off a wire brush... Gonna be following this to see whats out there.

Edit: Just found this thing on ebay, gonna keep looking. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clean-own-s...167?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6cc35e57

 

[rjohnson]

I usually use torch tip cleaners.

 

[tkonbass]

I usually use torch tip cleaners.

Same here. Work very well.

 

[Matt018]

I just looked em up, they sell them at home depot for 4 bucks, looks like the same thing as the ebay one. Im gonna pick a set up next time im around there.

 

[mvptrukin]

When carbs were popular every tool maker made Carb jet cleaning tools---not anymore. I find the ones sold at motorcycle parts places work for the few Carb powered stuff in my private fleet.
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=35-3498
Some people use torch tip cleaners but you must use care--jets can be easily damaged. Brushes by themselves are really not used. I have even read on other forums that some people use guitar strings.

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

Tiny brushes come in little kits sold for cleaning paint spray guns.*
Be super careful...a scratch on a brass jet can make a potentially significant difference in its area. Best way on metering parts is a long bath in solvent then inspection with lighted miagnigier to be sure there is no crud in the orifice or the space on jet around the back of the orifice.
The nasty little nylon loops used to hold tags on new clothes are a source of suitable softer-than-brass poking tools.

*also check uot drugstore...little brushes from tools meant to clean between teeth, little brushes for cleaning electric shavers. Brushes are good for carb passages but the steel core makes them a poor choice for metering brass parts.