Throttle body cleaning tips???

Big Bopper · 08-17-2001, 09:58 PM

I pulled my T.B. off and it's really dirty... lots of oily carbon..Whats causing this? Can I clean the T.B. with brake cleaner? I have removed the Throttle air bypass valve but not the T.P.S.,, Any ideas?

Stang Runner · 08-17-2001, 10:14 PM

Brake cleaner will work Spray it and let it soak for awhile and then spry it more it should come right off.

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14.62@96.9 Engine: Steal Mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, Home ported Lower Intake, No power steering, No A/C
Drive Train: 3.55, World Class T-5,
NOW it is time for Real power STUFF I Have and will put on after I get everthing: Accel DFI

Mac cold intake, 70MM TB, Valve covers (COOL ONES)255 Fuel pump.
Next to get: rocker arms,Cam,TFS Heads,Injectors 26,Holley intake, What might I need???

Big Bopper · 08-17-2001, 10:28 PM

Cool, thanks Eh! Why is all oily and gross? Any ideas?

fiveliter8 · 08-18-2001, 01:36 AM

The oil is coming from the crank case vent tube via the oil filler spout. It gets dumped in front of the throttle plate and accumulates as carbon and oil. I use an old toothbrush along with throttle body or carb cleaner to get the crud off.

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Factory Five Roadster Build
Yellow T-roofed 84GT (In users rides)&
20th Anniversary GT350 ragtop

Big Bopper · 08-18-2001, 01:10 PM

Thanks "fiveliter8" I used your method..,It worked ace! Thanks again!!

08-17-2001, 09:58 PM	#1
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Throttle body cleaning tips??? I pulled my T.B. off and it's really dirty... lots of oily carbon..Whats causing this? Can I clean the T.B. with brake cleaner? I have removed the Throttle air bypass valve but not the T.P.S.,, Any ideas?

08-17-2001, 10:14 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Brake cleaner will work Spray it and let it soak for awhile and then spry it more it should come right off. ------------------ 14.62@96.9 Engine: Steal Mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, Home ported Lower Intake, No power steering, No A/C Drive Train: 3.55, World Class T-5, NOW it is time for Real power STUFF I Have and will put on after I get everthing: Accel DFIMac cold intake, 70MM TB, Valve covers (COOL ONES)255 Fuel pump. Next to get: rocker arms,Cam,TFS Heads,Injectors 26,Holley intake, What might I need???

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08-17-2001, 10:28 PM	#3
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Cool, thanks Eh! Why is all oily and gross? Any ideas?

08-18-2001, 01:36 AM	#4
fiveliter8 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Posts: 334	The oil is coming from the crank case vent tube via the oil filler spout. It gets dumped in front of the throttle plate and accumulates as carbon and oil. I use an old toothbrush along with throttle body or carb cleaner to get the crud off. ------------------ Factory Five Roadster Build Yellow T-roofed 84GT (In users rides)& 20th Anniversary GT350 ragtop

08-18-2001, 01:10 PM	#5
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Thanks "fiveliter8" I used your method..,It worked ace! Thanks again!!