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| | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 26 | I have a '59 Apache 6 cyliner. The original tank was removed when i got it and I have replaced the gas tank, sending unit, filler neck, pump, and installed a carb kit.
I noticed the lines smelled like varnish so i used some paint thinner to try and cut it. It seemed to work pretty good and after I replaced the pump Iused the starter to turn the engine over. I got a good stream of gas and noticed it was pretty dark.
Is there anything I can use to clean the varnish out now or maybe some additive to get this thing going?
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | Drain everything completely. If the varnish gets in your engine, it will stick your valves. Something like Marvel Mystery oil will dissolve it as good as anything. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 26 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | I haven't seen it in years but Bardahl Upper Cylinder Lube was one of the best for unsticking valves. There may be something new out there that I'm unaware of.
For those my age you may remember Blackie Carbon, Bardahl's mystery man in the raincoat and Fedora. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | no! Dave no! the trenchcoat guy was the Bardahl man, Blackie Carbon was onea "the gang"  Bill | | |
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