A fuel additive like Sea Foam SF-16 is the easiest means to clean and maintain a carburetor. All you do is add it to your fuel tank a few times a year and you can help keep your jets clear of gunk and blockages. This type of cleaner may also help improve fuel efficiency and improve emissions.
Soaking is a great way to clean carbs, and a lot of the time this is sped up by boiling them. Many people will simply use vinegar or even lemon water to boil clean their carbs.
Generally speaking, you should only ever use carb cleaner to clean your carburetor (if your vehicle has one), whereas you can use brake cleaner to clean your brakes and many other mechanical components.
Yes, Sunnyside Mineral Spirits will work well for this purpose.
Cleaning the carburetor while it's running is best because it allows the cleaner to penetrate and clean the throat of the carburetor, removing deposits in the lower sections.
A solution of pure lime juice or lemon juice turns out to work the best. Not only does it remove any remaining toilet cleaner residue, but it also leaves your jets smelling great. After the soak, dry the parts using compressed air.
Can I use Gumout Fuel Injector Cleaner in an engine with a carburetor? Yes. Carburetor deposits are typically easier to clean than fuel injector deposits, and the chemistry used in the fuel injector cleaner will also effectively clean carburetors.
Generally, brake cleaners will work to get a gas engine started. Starter fluid is better, but if you have none on hand, an aerosol can of brake cleaner gets the job done. In reality, any kind of flammable material can be used to start a gas engine, including WD-40 and carburetor cleaners.
Is a throttle body cleaner the same as a carb cleaner? Sure. The throttle body/throttle is just the bottom part of the carburetor. This is where the air/fuel mixture is released into the intake manifold for burning.
Carburetor: Spray to both ends of the choke valve shaft while working choke by hand. Spray down and around the carburetor throat to remove deposits from the throttle plate area. Do not spray down carburetor throat with engine off. Do not spray below throttle plate.
Mix 1-quart alcohol or acetic acid, 1-quart acetone, and 1-quart Xylol in a 1-gallon paint thinner can to create a carb cleaner that works pretty well to dissolve the gum and heavy varnish that has built up inside and outside your motorbike bike.
Usually petrol/kerosene are the best cleaning products. I use to use unleaded to clean my vespa air filter. Kerosene is a solvent, and can be used to treat haed lice, so I think your carbs should be safe.
Spray liberally with carb cleaner – trying to direct the cleaner into the jets – and leave to soak for a few minutes. Use an air line (or a can of pressurised air, sold as an 'air duster') to blow through the jets. Repeat the previous step and this one until you can see no more gunge.