You did mention hydrolock as water doesn't compress. The 'safe' way to do this would be to use a little spraybottle and spray a fine mist over the carb. Works wonders, but it won't cure the problem of running cheap gas or too rich etc etc. It'll de-carbonize the cylinders.. Carl ----- Original Message ----- From: <ImpSvcs@xxxxxxx> Years ago at the dealer I worked at, one of the older mechanics would rev the engine to about 2000-3000 rpm, then SLOWLY pour a glass of water down the carb (he poured it a heck of a lot faster than I would have!). The car would spit, sputter, and blow large pieces of schmutz