Can I spray carb cleaner into spark plug hole?

Yes, you can spray carb cleaner, short for carburetor cleaner, inside the spark plug hole. This'll help dissolve hardened debris and loose materials in the spark plug wells.
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What can I use to clean spark plug holes?

Cleaning your spark plug hole with an air gun is the surest way to remove dirt, debris, or any loose material that finds its way into the spark plug tubes. This step requires fixing your air gun tip into the spark plug hole to send compressed air to blow out any debris and gunk inside.
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Can you spray starter fluid on spark plug?

Adding starting fluid to the engine can be done by spraying it into the intake near the air filter or into the bore of the engine's spark plug.
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Can you spray wd40 in spark plug hole?

Using WD-40 to repel water from spark plugs, distributors, alternators, and batteries is a good way to prevent corrosion and keep moisture away. You can also use it to ease the removal of spark plugs, especially if there is any rust or corrosion.
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Can you clean fouled spark plugs?

How To Clean Fouled Spark Plugs. To safely clean a spark plug, you should use a wire brush or spray-on plug cleaner specifically designed for this ignition part. You can also use a sturdy knife to scrape off tough deposits. Note: NEVER clean a spark plug with a shot blaster or abrasives.
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How do you clean the inside of a spark plug boot?

Spray some brake cleaner on the plug and threads, then use a clean rag to wipe away any remaining dirt or debris. If your spark plugs are really dirty, you can use the brake cleaner and wire brush together to tackle stuck on grime.
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What can I spray in my carburetor to start my engine?

Shoot a substitute fuel (WD-40 or PB Blaster Lawn Mower Tune-Up) into the carburetor throat and then try starting the engine (Photo 1). If it won't start or fire with spray fuel, you probably have an ignition system problem, most likely a bad ignition coil.
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Where do you spray easy start?

To use Bradex Easy Start, simply spray the formula into the air intake of the engine whenever your car has problems starting. The treated fuel and air mixture should combine and help the engine to start. You'll find the air intake at the very front of your car, directly beneath the bonnet.
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Can you use starter fluid to clean throttle body?

In simple terms YES it can be used as starting fluid or used on the throttle body. Although there is a specific engine starting spray if the situation arises where you may be desperate a Carby Cleaner can be used.
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Do fuel additives clean spark plugs?

Berryman B-12 Chemtool Fuel System Cleaner (part #0116) will help keep the plugs from getting fouled, but if the oil contamination is severe enough, no amount of additive will help. As for how often to use it, we typically recommend adding it at 1 fl. oz/gallon to every third tank of gas.
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What happens if dirt gets in spark plug hole?

More than likely it will just clog a single passage (or maybe two, depending on the size of the debris), but really shouldn't affect efficiency of it much at all. Your better bet the next time you go to change out spark plugs is to use compressed air and a shop vac before you remove the plug.
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Should I clean spark plug hole?

Ideally, you should clean around the opening of the hole with canned air and a cloth whenever you change a plug. That should prevent oil or debris from getting in there in the first place. Once the hole itself is dirty, the job becomes trickier. You'll need specialized tools to clean the plug hole.
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Can you clean and reuse a fouled spark plug?

Technically, yes, you can clean spark plugs, however, in most cases it's not worth it. We do not recommend it for a number of reasons. Ultimately, you won't get the same performance from a cleaned plug as from a new plug. Electricity discharges best from sharp edges.
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Can starting fluid damage an engine?

If enough starting fluid is used on a two-stroke engine, it can keep the included oil mixture from doing its job of lubricating the engine. That can score bearings and pistons and eventually lead to engine failure.
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What can I use instead of ether?

Chloroform is a possible alternative anaesthetic but it has both acute and chronic toxic effects. We have found that methylene chloride (dichloromethane) is a cheap and adequate noninflammable substitute for ether.
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How do I clean a small engine carburetor without removing it?

Use Carburetor Cleaner

Fortunately, you can generally do this without even taking the carburetor out of the engine. Start by purchasing some commercial lawnmower carburetor cleaner, which comes in a simple spray can and will make it easy to clean the inside and outside of the carb.
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Can you spray carb cleaner into gas tank?

Spray it into a glass bottle then pour into your tank. For 12 to 16 gallon car tanks use a full can. for motorcycle tanks 1/4 to 1/2 a can. It cleans fuel systems and intake valves and puts back the power lost with the ethanol.
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What if there is oil in the spark plugs?

You may find oil on a spark plug because: Too much oil was mixed with the gasoline. The piston rings (the component that seals piston and cylinder) are failing. If these rings are broken or failing in some way, they can let oil slip past the piston and get on the spark plug.
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