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Old 12-28-2017, 01:03 AM   #1
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Ultrasound cleaners have any of you used these for carburetor?
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Old 12-28-2017, 04:34 AM   #2
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Ultrasound cleaners have any of you used these for carburetor?
Have never used an ULTRA SONIC cleaner to do carburetors but the results obtained by others on YOUTUBE look promising.
Using a suitable size cleaner that will accept the carburetor/s to be cleaned looks to have promising results.

Some Youtube links-----

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRksbn8T-qU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7aLziTU-eo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVG-mmXE5Kk
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Old 12-28-2017, 07:40 AM   #3
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Yes I have one and use it for carbs. I use simple green in it and have had very good results. I dunked the intake and heads from the flathead in it and had some good results on them also. I have a Kendal unit with mechanical switches instead of electronic board. I feel like I got my money's worth out of it.
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Old 12-28-2017, 08:31 AM   #4
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I'm very happy with my Ultra Sonic. If possible get yours with heat.....mine goes up to
185.
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Old 12-28-2017, 08:33 AM   #5
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I have one of those small table top unit from Harbor Freight. It works well. Didn't really get the outside clean, but I impressed with the gunk that came out from inside of the unit. I cleaned Strombergs and newer motorcycle carbs with it.
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Old 12-28-2017, 10:19 AM   #6
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i use mine all the time for cleaning a bunch of different parts
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I bought one from HF specifically for cleaning out a Vespa carb. It worked perfectly.

Just make sure the reservoir is big enough for whatever carb you intend to put in it.
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I use a small ultra sonic for small parts etc and use water and dawn dishwashing soap , have used it for years......
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Old 12-28-2017, 05:11 PM   #9
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I have a 26 quart, yes 26 quart ultrasonic I would sell that works. Its an L&R brand no heat. 200$, but its pick up only. damn thing is big and heavy.
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Old 12-29-2017, 03:30 PM   #10
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I have a small unit I use for locks, handles etc.
I use simple green for some stuff.
For rust removal I use EvapoRust on the high heat setting. The results are amazing !
EvapoRust will "eat" pot metal....... soooo..... pay attention and check the parts often.
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Old 12-29-2017, 03:39 PM   #11
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I use my HF one all the time. I was just cleaning transmission parts with it earlier today. Any small parts that need cleaning go in it. I have rebuilt carbs with it and it does great. Simple green and some water usually works fine.

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Old 12-30-2017, 03:49 AM   #12
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Brilliant results on Model B cast iron carburettor
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