Clogged Slow Jets - Cleaning or . . . . ?

[Foozle]

Guys and gals:

Has anyone (please be brutally honest, if necessary) been successful in using any type of fuel additive (Berryman's, Techron, Seafoam, etc.) to clean obstructed slow jets?

I won't go into neglectful details, but have all the telltale signs of partially clogged slow jets on my 1998 Valk.

I've gone through numerous sets of carbs before, but am wondering if I can forego this exercise in lieu of a simpler, less involved solution.

In advance, thanks for any experiences or guidance you're able to share.

Terry

[Willow]

Clogged is a bit extreme, but I use Berryman's to clean the carbs fairly regularly.

[Foozle]

Clogged is a bit extreme, but I use Berryman's to clean the carbs fairly regularly.

Thanks, Carl.

If memory serves, I put a can of Berryman's in the current tank of fuel (and ran it through the carbs) - so it's been percolating for several months.  We'll see.

In the past, however, I've had no luck aside from replacing the actual slow jets.

Here in Lexington (KY), we now have virtually no access to ethanol-free petrol. As a result, I've stocked up on Marine STA-BIL.

I know . . . . . . . I simply need to ride more.

Terry

[Joe333x]

Another vote for Berrymans, it’s worth a try before taking everything apart. I completely rebuilt my carbs and they ran awesome, put her away for the winter and then the following spring she was running rough and back firing, put some berrymans it cleared the issue up.

[Foozle]

Another vote for Berrymans, it’s worth a try before taking everything apart. I completely rebuilt my carbs and they ran awesome, put her away for the winter and then the following spring she was running rough and back firing, put some berrymans it cleared the issue up.

Thanks, Joe - that's encouraging.

Mine only sat dormant for one year, so I'm crossing my fingers for a chemical solution.

Terry

[98valk]

OEM o-rings are Buna-N

""B-12 Chemtool Carburetor Choke Cleaner
Toluene 108-88-3 40-50
Methanol 67-56-1 20-30
Acetone 67-64-1 20-30
Methyl Ethyl Ketone ""

https://www1.mscdirect.com/MSDS/MSDS00009/08099822-20151111.PDF

see that word "Acetone" how many put into their gas? it is also in many fuel additives.

""BUNA-N should not be used in highly polar solvents such as acetone and methyl
ethyl ketone, nor should it be used in chlorinated hydrocarbons, ozone or nitro hydrocarbons.

[rug_burn]

I never had any luck with those carb cleaners after they get clogged.   
 I had to replace all my low-midrange jets, and ligfhtly ream out all the high speed jets with a hand held drill (.101, #38)

[98valk]

try TC-W3 will also clean the ring pack. see here about it and how to use. TC-W3 is a spec so any brand will work.

https://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91206

[Foozle]

I never had any luck with those carb cleaners after they get clogged.   
 I had to replace all my low-midrange jets, and ligfhtly ream out all the high speed jets with a hand held drill (.101, #38)

Me neither, actually - I was hoping someone had a magical elixir.

Looks like I've got some carb work in my future. 

Terry

[Foozle]

OEM o-rings are Buna-N

""B-12 Chemtool Carburetor Choke Cleaner
Toluene 108-88-3 40-50
Methanol 67-56-1 20-30
Acetone 67-64-1 20-30
Methyl Ethyl Ketone ""

https://www1.mscdirect.com/MSDS/MSDS00009/08099822-20151111.PDF

see that word "Acetone" how many put into their gas? it is also in many fuel additives.

""BUNA-N should not be used in highly polar solvents such as acetone and methyl
ethyl ketone, nor should it be used in chlorinated hydrocarbons, ozone or nitro hydrocarbons.

Thanks for the info.  FWIW, my O-rings have been replaced with those from RedEye - I'm unsure if they're made from BUNA-N or something else.

[98valk]

OEM o-rings are Buna-N

""B-12 Chemtool Carburetor Choke Cleaner
Toluene 108-88-3 40-50
Methanol 67-56-1 20-30
Acetone 67-64-1 20-30
Methyl Ethyl Ketone ""

https://www1.mscdirect.com/MSDS/MSDS00009/08099822-20151111.PDF

see that word "Acetone" how many put into their gas? it is also in many fuel additives.

""BUNA-N should not be used in highly polar solvents such as acetone and methyl
ethyl ketone, nor should it be used in chlorinated hydrocarbons, ozone or nitro hydrocarbons.

Thanks for the info.  FWIW, my O-rings have been replaced with those from RedEye - I'm unsure if they're made from BUNA-N or something else.

they are Viton.
I use the TC-W3 in every tank. keeps everything clean and lubricated esp the needles in the needle wells which are not replaceable in these carbs.