Removing storage oil after 45yrs

[4K2022]

Choke-n-Carb Cleaner is designed to remove exactly what you describe. Fuel with petroleum additives that constantly evaporate in a carburetor leaving a varnish which is much more tenacious than dried light oil and it simply disappears in seconds using the aerosol leaving no residue. Use it outside, with the sideplate and stocks off, spray liberally, letting it run off freely. Let sit for 30 seconds, then spray again and either blow it out with compressed air or let it dry. You end up with all metal parts stripped of oils and ready to re-lube.

All great comments and shout out to Op for the topic and hand ejector for the warnings.

I know it's a fact that the members here enjoy spending other peoples money and I'm no exception! I've been spraying brake cleaner,, since it was invented. It will kill everything that walks or crawls. IF you ever had even the smallest amount in your eye you would have to admit it's very unpleasant. Those plastic straws are unpredictable and most of these products will spray 12 feet or more.

A full face shield
Don't settle for goggles or glasses

I've asked Santa for an ultrasonic cleaner to satisfy my curiosity about these contraptions and hope to compare the dangers /time/effort

 

[Bald1]

I've always used aerosol cans of brake cleaner. Buy the cheap generic stuff at Walmart. It's basically the same as "gunscrubber" products. It's a degreaser that does not hurt finish But when you're done the gun is very dry. Proper wipe down and lube is a must