PB Blaster is the greatest invention known to man for freeing rusty nuts.
It loosens them up so you get them off. Comes in a spray can and works much better then anything else I have tried. A couple of days soaking and nuts twist with ease.

Marvel Mystery Oil is kinda a do all, I like to use it for putting in an engine to loosen it up after it has sit for a while. There are other uses for it too as you have seen. I have heard you can even pour ir in your gas tank to help clean the carb.

I dont know the particulars (google them) or better qualities of either one but they both work and are able to be found in better Auto parts stores around here.

Yes, PB Blaster is certainly my best friend in the shop. With all the rusted bolts I have to deal with I buy it by the gallon and use a 99 cent spray bottles to spray it. If you can't find it down there,I can send you some. It and some Tuff Stuff too if you still don't find it.

Thanks Bill and Lamar. After reading your responses I decided to
GOOGLE "PB BLASTER" and this is what I found.........

Well....I'll be buttered on both sides

It is available in Australia.
Can't say I've seen it around but this site seems to be the distributor for it so I'll contact them to find where to get it.

"Blaster Group is an Australian owned family company that specialises in the distribution and wholesaling of pre-packed industrial lubricants and industrial cleaning products. Our range includes the world famous PB Blaster"

http://www.blastergroup.com.au/aboutus.html

Can't seem to find anyone selling Marvel Mystery Oil here though

SHE GOES !!!
Marvellous what a new set of plugs will do. In all my haste I didn't get around to a new set, although I fully intended to.
Even bought a new set of plug leads to instal but the same thing, too wrapped up in other problems.
So tomorrow is the big day, for Irene to strut her stuff.
She'll have some stiff competition. Stuart ( 50 Jetback) brings his 34 roadster out for the first time.
Sorry to steal your thunder Brian, but I'm excited.

Your not stealing my thunder Ken, you started this post

Glad to hear Irene is feeling better but I have to say it...........

You shoulda changed the plugs ages ago don't ya know

The first thing I do with a car when I get is to change plugs points and very often leads if it is not running as smooth as it should.

Anyway.......

We expect to see photos of Irene tomorrow night strutting her stuff with Stuart's 34 Roadster.

No excuses!!

Yes, well --------
I was under pressure Brian.

"leads" are we talkin wires here. Or since y'all spell tires like "tyres" would that be "wyres". Just tryin to get use to the downunder language for when I visit my Irene after i win the lotto.

You'll have to learn the "Lingo" (Language) Lamar before they let you come "Down Under"
But with enough time before your Lottery win you should be "Jake" (OK)

Hooroo (Goodbye)

Is the 1953 V8 4 barrel Carter the same as 1954 ?

Most likely. I think 53 had a couple of different Carter carbs of which the 2082S was one. The 54's only had the 2082S as far as I know. If you're looking for another "correct" Carter carb look for a 2082S. hth

From the list he posts on his website, Jon at the Carburetor Shop has a 2082 for sale.

http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Carbsale.htm

Ed

Marvel Mystery Oil is something "from the past" that has renewed marketability of late. It is a special lube that goes many places. It works in motor oil and gasoline/diesel too. In the case of our stateside "alcoholed/ethanoled" fuels, it has been recommended to put a does of MMO in each tank of fuel to decrease rusting and such--recommended dosage is on the back of the bottle. It used to be a "snake oil" additive of sorts, but worked . . . and still does.

The ATF trick that used to be done around here, was to take a Coke bottle (emptied) and fill it about 1/2 full of ATF and the rest with water. Revving the motor above fast idle, the mixture was dribbled into the carb throttle bores. Made some knocking sounds and put white smoke out the tail pipe(s). Had to keep the engine running through the procedure, which was a shadetree "de-carbonization" operation. Only ONE bottle needed to be done . . . never really did see anybody do more than one, though. Then some driving around and a few blasts of WOT to clean things out. Don't know that it worked that well, but it was considered to work . . . in a time before magic additives that work "instantly".

PB Blaster might be on the shelves, but the packaging doesn't "jump out at you" as some others do. LOTS of writing on the label tends to hide the product name, unlike WD-40.

Best of luck on your club outing!

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