Author Topic: ULTRAsonic Cleaner and Carbs (Read 32499 times)

HAIRHEAD · « **on:** February 21, 2010, 08:52:42 PM »

I just fired up my $59 ultrasonic from harbor freight and you can see for yourself what has taken place in 25 minutes with a cup of Simple Green and tap water and no elbow grease.I Tested it out on a spare set of carbs for my Yamahaha TX650 before I tackle the 750k2.I"m Lovin this Machine!!!

Gordon · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2010, 12:10:08 AM »

Did you do a control test with just simple green and water, but no ultrasonic cleaner? It would be nice to see the difference that the ultrasonic cleaner makes over just immersion in cleaner.

wannabridin · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2010, 06:15:13 AM »

which cleaner do you have? i have the bigger one with the heater and timer. i can't wait to try it out, i've just been too busy with other stuff lately so i haven't had a chance... but either way, looks GOOD!! i'm thinking with some soda blasting and the ultrasonic clean, i'll have a nice set of really clean carbs in no time!!

BobbyR · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2010, 06:39:55 AM »

I am the one who originally tried Simple Green and posted the results here. I am looking at your pics. I would suggest you just use SG out of the bottle, let it really dissolve the varnish for hour or so and then use the Ultrasound. Ultrasound is awesome for cleaning carbs, really gets into everything and scubs.

wannabridin · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2010, 09:22:47 AM »

sounds like a good plan there bobby!! have you tried using the ultrasonic cleaner powder before?

BobbyR · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2010, 09:49:57 AM »

Quote from: wannabridin on February 22, 2010, 09:22:47 AM

sounds like a good plan there bobby!! have you tried using the ultrasonic cleaner powder before?

No I have not I did not have a machine. It was cold as hell and I wanted to clean some carbs. The old lady would have killed me if I stunk up the basement with Gumout. I tried every solvent and cleaner I had in the house. Finally I just threw the bowls in a Chinese soup container with 100% Simple Green. I got distracted and came back less than two hours later and they were clean.

If you have a machine and a soda blaster, man, you can make some good looking and running carbs.

wannabridin · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2010, 10:01:57 AM »

that's what i'm hoping for!! the blasting cabinet to get all the big gunk off, then the cleaner to get everything else! even the soda stuck in the threads!! another nice thing about the cleaner is you can use pure water for more delicate parts, or a slight mix of SG and water for things like float bowls and rubber parts! i can't wait to start working on stuff again!!

BobbyR · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2010, 03:37:52 PM »

Quote from: wannabridin on February 22, 2010, 10:01:57 AM

that's what i'm hoping for!! the blasting cabinet to get all the big gunk off, then the cleaner to get everything else! even the soda stuck in the threads!! another nice thing about the cleaner is you can use pure water for more delicate parts, or a slight mix of SG and water for things like float bowls and rubber parts! i can't wait to start working on stuff again!!

The SG unmixed should not hurt rubber, and you can re use it. You can use the water to remove the soda residue.

HAIRHEAD · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2010, 04:57:01 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on February 22, 2010, 06:39:55 AM

I am the one who originally tried Simple Green and posted the results here. I am looking at your pics. I would suggest you just use SG out of the bottle, let it really dissolve the varnish for hour or so and then use the Ultrasound. Ultrasound is awesome for cleaning carbs, really gets into everything and scubs.

Thanks BobbyR,the soak in SG sounds like an excellent primer to the ultrasonic,I will take that route next time,(I have 22 carbs to go including spares

) CHEERS

HAIRHEAD · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2010, 08:21:01 PM »

Quote from: wannabridin on February 22, 2010, 06:15:13 AM

which cleaner do you have? i have the bigger one with the heater and timer. i can't wait to try it out, i've just been too busy with other stuff lately so i haven't had a chance... but either way, looks GOOD!! i'm thinking with some soda blasting and the ultrasonic clean, i'll have a nice set of really clean carbs in no time!!

I have the 2.5 liter with a Heater.I want to build a soda blasting cabinet as well.

HAIRHEAD · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2010, 08:49:07 PM »

Quote from: Gordon on February 22, 2010, 12:10:08 AM

Did you do a control test with just simple green and water, but no ultrasonic cleaner? It would be nice to see the difference that the ultrasonic cleaner makes over just immersion in cleaner.

No control test done,but I will have to try one. Cheers

new750f · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2010, 09:04:58 PM »

Quote from: HAIRHEAD on February 22, 2010, 08:49:07 PM

Quote from: Gordon on February 22, 2010, 12:10:08 AM
Did you do a control test with just simple green and water, but no ultrasonic cleaner? It would be nice to see the difference that the ultrasonic cleaner makes over just immersion in cleaner.
No control test done,but I will have to try one. Cheers

can you put two carbs in the 2.5L ultrasonic cleaner at the same time? I'm thinking about buying one, maybe the same one as your or the 6.0 L.

HAIRHEAD · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2010, 09:23:26 PM »

Quote from: new750f on February 22, 2010, 09:04:58 PM

Quote from: HAIRHEAD on February 22, 2010, 08:49:07 PM
Quote from: Gordon on February 22, 2010, 12:10:08 AM
Did you do a control test with just simple green and water, but no ultrasonic cleaner? It would be nice to see the difference that the ultrasonic cleaner makes over just immersion in cleaner.
No control test done,but I will have to try one. Cheers

can you put two carbs in the 2.5L ultrasonic cleaner at the same time? I'm thinking about buying one, maybe the same one as your or the 6.0 L.

The Yamahaha carb stuck out 1/3 and had to be rotated as they are kinda plump.I will report back if i can stuff 2 Keihin's in as soon as my J.I.S. driver bits arrive.

pz1morton · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2010, 11:06:23 AM »

Hey Hairhead i noticed that you had posted that you have a 2.5l ultra sonic cleaner.where did you get it from? and what is simple green cleaner and where does that come from.i know questions and more questions. is just that up here in Toronto,Can, this item is hard to find.i would like to get a hold of one.have lost of carbs to redo.it would make life easyier is all.
Regards Paul

HAIRHEAD · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2010, 01:52:40 PM »

Quote from: pz1morton on February 23, 2010, 11:06:23 AM

Hey Hairhead i noticed that you had posted that you have a 2.5l ultra sonic cleaner.where did you get it from? and what is simple green cleaner and where does that come from.i know questions and more questions. is just that up here in Toronto,Can, this item is hard to find.i would like to get a hold of one.have lost of carbs to redo.it would make life easyier is all.
Regards Paul

Hello pz1morton,I picked up the ultrasonic @ Harbor Freight which you can order on line for $79 smackers,Amazon.com has a gallon of the Simple green all purpose degreaser for $10,which is a buck less than my neighborhood hardware. I am gonna try Bobbyr's suggestion of soaking in 100% SG for 1hour-ish and then in the ultrasonic with luke warm tap h2o + a cup or 2 of SG for 25 minutes or so, Cheers.

wannabridin · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:03:00 PM »

you can get a gallon of simple green at most any hardware store. like 10-11 USD for a gallon of the concentrate! lasts a long time!!

mcuozzo · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2010, 06:06:06 PM »

Just got my new HF flyer. It's on sale again at $59 till March 25. Check out Motorcyclist and other bike mags and you should be able to find a 20-25% off coupon. 20% off makes it $47. That's a good deal right there!!!

HAIRHEAD · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2010, 07:33:16 PM »

Quote from: mcuozzo on February 26, 2010, 06:06:06 PM

Just got my new HF flyer. It's on sale again at $59 till March $25. Check out Motorcyclist and other bike mags and you should be able to find a 20-25% off coupon. 20% off makes it $47. That's a good deal right there!!!

I should pick up another one,yes and they could be humming in STEREO!!

TommyRocket · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2010, 09:07:50 PM »

I've had the cheap $30 HF ultrasonic cleaner for about 2 years and I am very impressed with it. You guys have me thinking about buying the bigger one.

One tip - DON'T PUT METAL FLOAT BOWLS IN THE ULTRASONIC CLEANER - it loosens the solder joints and causes them to leak

wannabridin · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2010, 06:17:27 AM »

good advice there tommy!! i'll keep the bowls to soda blasting

BobbyR · « **Reply #20 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:00:52 AM »

Quote from: wannabridin on March 01, 2010, 06:17:27 AM

good advice there tommy!! i'll keep the bowls to soda blasting

Soak the Bowls in simple green then polish. Eats up all the crap.

elmarko · « **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:25:59 PM »

went to H/F today a got a portable soda blaster 15 lb on sale for 99.99 with 20% discount it was 79.00 and also got the ultrasonic cleaner on sale for 59.99 20% discount got it for 47.00. now to start using it.
mark g

bucky katt · « **Reply #22 on:** March 02, 2010, 12:30:00 AM »

i used toothpaste on my carb bowls. amazing how good they looked after going at them with some colgate.

wannabridin · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:08:20 PM »

i threw some carbs in there last night for the hell of it. didn't touch either one with anything other than the solution (1:5 simple green and water). this bad boy is NICE!!! i threw the heater on and it got nice and toasty in there, probably 120-130 F. either way, this is what it has the capabilities of doing by itself with NO PRESOAK!!

BobbyR · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:10:06 PM »

Quote from: wannabridin on March 03, 2010, 02:08:20 PM

i threw some carbs in there last night for the hell of it. didn't touch either one with anything other than the solution (1:5 simple green and water). this bad boy is NICE!!! i threw the heater on and it got nice and toasty in there, probably 120-130 F. either way, this is what it has the capabilities of doing by itself with NO PRESOAK!!

Sure beats the crap out of stinky carb dip and toothpaste.

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Author Topic: ULTRAsonic Cleaner and Carbs (Read 32499 times)

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