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John Boothby · 04-02-2014

Has anyone out there ever had their fuel system decarbonized?

I just saw a demo on TV regarding this. I guess it is a new proceedure that can be done in about an hour. It involves hooking up a machine to the fuel rail and running a highly refined fuel through the system under about 40psi.
The machine uses a "Nano-reactor" to atomize the fuel before it enters the fuel system. It also gives it a negative charge. The carbon has a positve charge so it attaches to the fuel molecules as it leaves the engine.

It kind of reminds me of the old quack medical machines of the past. That is why I ask the question.

USAZR1 · 04-02-2014

De-carbonizing your wallet,maybe.

GOLDCYLON · 04-02-2014

Snake oil

PhillipsLT5 · 04-02-2014

I de carbon mine every weekend with my right foot & permagrin

John Boothby · 04-02-2014

Here's the demo I saw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKTp2DjugOA

WB9MCW · 04-03-2014

Have to say the demo with the measurements at the end does seem convincing enough to make you want to try it and see for yourself.

Paul Workman · 04-03-2014

Mechanics have been using ATF or just plain tap water to clean carbon out of engines for years! AND, as I inadvertently discovered when I developed a coolant leak while doing a 1/4 mile pass, coolant will get everything sparkling clean as well - I mean it looked like a never run engine!

Ever wonder where the phrase "blowing smoke up your ***" came from?

Blowing smoke...

Schrade · 04-03-2014

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Mechanics have been using ATF or just plain tap water to clean carbon out of engines for years! AND, as I inadvertently discovered when I developed a coolant leak while doing a 1/4 mile pass, coolant will get everything sparkling clean as well - I mean it looked like a never run engine!

Ever wonder where the phrase "blowing smoke up your ***" came from?

Blowing smoke...

I've heard of spraying water into the intake to boost the squeeze in the holes (while you're spraying the water), and break loose deposits, but never seen any before and after shots showing effectiveness - or even video showing what comes out of the exhaust.

Might be interesting to try it and see, with a cam recording the exhaust.

Anybody tried water spray? See anything?

John Boothby · 04-03-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schrade

I've heard of spraying water into the intake to boost the squeeze in the holes (while you're spraying the water), and break loose deposits, but never seen any before and after shots showing effectiveness - or even video showing what comes out of the exhaust.

Might be interesting to try it and see, with a cam recording the exhaust.

Anybody tried water spray? See anything?

They used to use water injection in aircraft engines for years both in recips and the early jets during takeoff when they needed max power. Not new. They also used alcohol injection in recips.

mike100 · 04-03-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schrade

I've heard of spraying water into the intake to boost the squeeze in the holes (while you're spraying the water), and break loose deposits, but never seen any before and after shots showing effectiveness - or even video showing what comes out of the exhaust.

Might be interesting to try it and see, with a cam recording the exhaust.

Anybody tried water spray? See anything?

just like any blown head gasket or intake leak- it's a big steam clean job.

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John Boothby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 775	Fuel system decarbonizing Has anyone out there ever had their fuel system decarbonized? I just saw a demo on TV regarding this. I guess it is a new proceedure that can be done in about an hour. It involves hooking up a machine to the fuel rail and running a highly refined fuel through the system under about 40psi. The machine uses a "Nano-reactor" to atomize the fuel before it enters the fuel system. It also gives it a negative charge. The carbon has a positve charge so it attaches to the fuel molecules as it leaves the engine. It kind of reminds me of the old quack medical machines of the past. That is why I ask the question.

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PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,446	Re: Fuel system decarbonizing I de carbon mine every weekend with my right foot & permagrin

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John Boothby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 775	Re: Fuel system decarbonizing Here's the demo I saw. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKTp2DjugOA Last edited by John Boothby; 04-02-2014 at 11:16 PM.

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WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,584	Re: Fuel system decarbonizing Have to say the demo with the measurements at the end does seem convincing enough to make you want to try it and see for yourself.

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	Re: Fuel system decarbonizing Mechanics have been using ATF or just plain tap water to clean carbon out of engines for years! AND, as I inadvertently discovered when I developed a coolant leak while doing a 1/4 mile pass, coolant will get everything sparkling clean as well - I mean it looked like a never run engine! Ever wonder where the phrase "blowing smoke up your *" came from? Blowing smoke...**