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From: mikey@techsup
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech
Subject: Re: Internal "steam clean"
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Date: Tue, 10-Dec-85 13:35:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Dec 10 13:35:00 1985
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/* ---------- "Re: Internal "steam clean"" ---------- */
>> INTERNAL STEAM CLEAN: get a pint or a quart of water in a pourable container.
>> Take the air cleaner cover off and get a good grip on the throttle.  The car
>> must be hot.  Rev the car up to 3 grand or so, and pour water down the barrel
>> of the carb, fast enough to slow the engine down, but not enough to stall
>> it out.  Use the throttle freely to keep it going.  If the car stalls and
>> floods, open the throttle and wait a few.  Sounds wild, but I have cured
>> (temporarily, at least) a few pingers this way.

I saw this used on a PBS show called the 'Saturday mechanic' or something
like that, only they cautioned against pouring water in the engine.  They
recommended using an old Windex bottle or something to that effect.  They
explained that the water vapor creates a 'thermal shock' that can cause
carbon to dislodge.  They recommended running for a few miles after
the treatment and then changing the plugs, as they will probably get
fouled if the treatment worked.  This is probably what makes the trick of
trickleing STP GAS treatment down the carb at fast idle work.

mikey at bbimg
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ps.  55, it's not even a good idea, it S*CKS!

pss.  All the new 86 Chryslers have a 125MPH speedo in their brochures
except the OMNI/Charger series!  For those, they are available at extra
cost.  55, an idea whose time has passed.