Carburetor cleaning & year interchanging

[steved89]

Hello, I just picked up a complete rack of carbs off an 83 Aspencade that was abandoned outside for about 10 years so you can get a picture of how nasty these things are. I was wondering if any of you know if the inexpensive ultrasonic cleaners would work on carbs? Some of them hold almost 2 liters and have tank dimensions that would cver at least 1 carb. Would the 83 carbs fit on my 81 Interstate? Thanks for your thoughts on this. You guys probably know this but I had occasion to use this trick today as some of the float bowl screw heads were damaged. Dippinng the end of a screwdriver in water-based valve grindind paste usually gives enough grip to remove those screws. Anyhow, thanks again, Steve.

 

[slabghost]

The carbs will fit. Not certain how well the ultrasonic cleaner will work but a lot depends on the solution used too. Not sure if 83 carbs would perform better but clean and nice carbs are always better than old dirty ones.

 

[dan filipi]

It seems Honda started with a bit more leaning as the years moved on so the 83 carbs may burn leaner than 81.
Will run fine though. I have 83 carbs on my 81 engine.

 

[mcgovern61]

It seems Honda started with a bit more leaning as the years moved on so the 83 carbs may burn leaner than 81.
Will run fine though. I have 83 carbs on my 81 engine.

I have '81 carbs on my '83 engine! Maybe we should swap??? :smilie_happy:

 

[steved89]

Before or after I chisel the dried gasoline out of the float bowls?

 

[slabghost]

Try the sonic cleaner. Good luck.