Cleaning NH Carburetor

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Cleaning NH Carburetor

Post by ABoer » Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:42 am

What is the best way to clean the inside canals of a NH Carburetor .
Thanks for your answer .
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Re: Cleaning NH Carburetor

Post by M.Sinclair » Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:23 am

Ive heard that you should have them vaporblasted usually motorcycle shops can do that.


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Re: Cleaning NH Carburetor

Post by AndyClary » Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:18 am

There are brass plugs at the end of each passage. Remove the plugs and soak the carb in carb cleaner. I use an ultrasonic cleaner. Use a wire through the passages to ensure there’s nothing in there. You can plug the passages back up with soft brass like brazing rod. Vapor blasting will make it pretty but won’t clean the passages which are really the important part.


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Re: Cleaning NH Carburetor

Post by jiminbartow » Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:28 am

I have always had good luck with the spray type, Xylene based aerosol cleaners with the red small tube that allows for high pressure spraying into the passageways. “Gumout” is a good example but there are all types of brands which work equally well. Jim Patrick

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Re: Cleaning NH Carburetor

Post by Norman Kling » Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:40 am

I have soaked in acetone overnight. Then blow out all passages with compressed air. Usually no need to remove plugs. If the idle still doesn't work satisfactorily, then the plugs will need to be removed and do as Andy says above.
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Re: Cleaning NH Carburetor

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:24 pm

ABoer wrote:
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:42 am
What is the best way to clean the inside canals of a NH Carburetor .
Thanks for your answer .
Toon
Here are complete disassembly, cleaning & reassembly instructions - step by step with pictures etc
https://modeltfordfix.com/rebuilding-th ... el-t-ford/
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This one covers a few extra things to do https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/4 ... 1402151664
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Re: Cleaning NH Carburetor

Post by Dan Hatch » Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:44 pm

Order the club carburetor book. Everything you need.

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Re: Cleaning NH Carburetor

Post by Mark Nunn » Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:20 pm

AndyClary wrote:
Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:18 am
You can plug the passages back up with soft brass like brazing rod.


Andy
I did not have brazing rod but my hardware store had brass screws. I cut pieces from the screw shank.
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