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Reconditioning old Carburator Boots


Most of us dealing with old engines with lots of miles or lots of neglect. We take the carbs off and discover that the rubber parts are solid. There is no flex left in them, making it really hard to install your carbs.

Here's what you can do to recondition your intake boots.

First off, you'll need an old cooking pot. Use a 2 Lb coffee tin.
You'll need something to keep the boots from burning to the bottom or melting. Any old grill or grate will work, or even constant stirring will do the job too.
You'll also need a stove of some sort.

You'll need enough water to cover your boots.
You'll need a small amount of wintergreen Oil. Use 3 ounces in the 2 Lb coffee tin. Wintergreen Oil is an analgesic, its used for aching muscles and arthritis treatment. You should be able to pick it up in pharmacies or health food stores.

Set the whole mess on the stove and bring to a slow boil for about 20 minutes. Let the mess cool until manageable.

Wipe all the excess crap off each boot and install on the bike.

It was so simple i was amazed, it didn't even stink too bad. Carefull with boil over problems make sure to watch the heat.

I found that the process actually removes a very thin layer of rubber which wipes away and leaves a pristine looking boot.

The boots were a bit sticky when dry, making the carbs hard to install, so stick your finger in the pot, and lubricated the boots a bit with the water oil-mix. The carbs pop right in after that, and once the boots dry again, no worries about anything getting sucked into the engine.
You may want to do this outside as to avoid any unpleasant smell or mess.


This is only a guide we at R n R are not responsile for any loss or damage.