Ultrasonic Cleaners and Carburettors

[Lynn Eades]

Lionelgee, I have had reasonable success with white vinegar and lemon juice. They still require a bit of manual effort and will not be a patch on an ultra sonic cleaner, which I have nil experience with.

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Lionelgee, I have had reasonable success with white vinegar and lemon juice. They still require a bit of manual effort and will not be a patch on an ultra sonic cleaner, which I have nil experience with.

Hello Lynn,

Thank you for providing an alternative to carburettor sprays and ultrasonic cleaners.

Now where is that "Thank" button on the posting tab? Hmmm...

Kind regards
Lionel

[Hanno Spoelstra]

I have sent a carburetor away for ultrasonic cleaning. I would not do it again, as it tends to break down the pot metal carburetor housing.

Carburetor cleaner and elbow grease is the way to go with old parts, I’d say.

A friend of mine soaks old carbs in acetone to clean it of old petrol residue

[Lynn Eades]

Be careful with acetone. It's great stuff but I believe it goes straight to your central nervous system, if it is absorbed though your skin.
Another thing to check out is soda blasting.

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Be careful with acetone. It's great stuff but I believe it goes straight to your central nervous system, if it is absorbed though your skin.
Another thing to check out is soda blasting.

Hello Lynn,

Soda blasting! I had forgotten all about that option. I went online and found this video from Supercheap Auto ... Accessed 2nd September 2022 from, https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...kg/348346.html

A bit more digging then I found this link of bulk Sodium Bicarbonate Suppliers Australia https://www.australianchemicalsuppli...um-bicarbonate

Thank you for the reminder Lynn.

Kind regards
Lionel

[paulnewman]

I purchased a ultrasonic cleaner off evilbay. it done a good job with no damage. It depends on what type of cleaning agent you put in to what job it does. I just used parts cleaner fluid diluted and put the carb in and it came out clean. I did use a toothbrush in a few spots

[Lionelgee]

Hello Paul,

Thank you for your reply - it is much appreciated.

What brand and size ultrasonic cleaner did you buy? What make and year of manufacture carburettor did you use in the ultrasonic cleaner?

Was the size big enough to do the job - or with the benefit of hindsight would you buy a bigger or smaller unit? Or were you happy with the size you bought?

Last of the string of questions, Paul - what brand of parts cleaner did you use and what dilution?

Sorry, it took so long to thank you and post a reply.

Kind regards
Lioel