How to clean flame arrestor?

sid007

sid007

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Took the 'air filter' off and I thought it was an air filter but I guess it's called a flame arrestor. Low pollution on the water / river so they have a marine flame arrestor vs air filter i guess ( ? )

Either way, whats the best way to clean it? I read choke cleaner will help melt that sludge off. The metal looks in good shape, it's just oily and dirty so I figure cleaning would save me the $90 or so instead of replacing it.
 
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Chris1956

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Re: How to clean flame arrestor?

You should never need to replace that. You can clean it with a solvent or blow it out with the hose. If it is oily stuff, use some gasoline, acetone or even turpentine to soak it for a bit. Now use the hose to blast it from the inside. Let it dry before reinstalling it.
 
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Re: How to clean flame arrestor?

Thanks Chris! That did the trick, cleaned with carb cleaner and flushed with hot water. Looks brands new.
 
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