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SOHC.co.uk Forums => Recommended Sources for Parts and Services => Topic started by: neat street on September 13, 2024, 11:41:50 AM
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Hi, I hope this is the right place to ask?
can anyone recommend an ultrasonic cleaner for carbs as well as solution to go with it?
this will just be for my own use, so want one that works but wont break the bank.
thank you in advance
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I use the Allendale carb cleaner - it works though some basic cleaning first is a must - I used petrol as it was to hand then brushed the parts with brake cleaning fluid.
My advice as regards an Ultrasonic cleaner is buy one big enough I think mine is a 6 litre - I bought a Vevor in 2020/21 and it's still works!
The Vevors seem to fail so I would not recommend one. I think it helps that mine has been stored in a heated Office area over the winters.
Saw these on e-bay - lifetime warranty (probably based on a Mayfly).
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126156583728
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I have a Sealey one and I am pleased with it,
it’s been reliable and has given good results, do get one that has a heating facility and as already said get one that is big enough. In general I would say you need one that is bigger than you think. Go by the actual tank sizes and not just capacity.
I also use the Allendale carb cleaner it seems to work well. One tip I would give is that when cleaning carbs use clean fluid, dirty fluid from say cleaning aluminium or steel can stain the carb bodies with dark patches which take a lot of getting off. Don’t ask how I know this!
I would also say that an ultrasonic cleaner is not a silver bullet, it won’t get everything clean but they are useful.
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A useful tip I was given some years ago is to put anything you don't want to share the tank fluid with, into a container with new fluid (large jam jar perhaps?) and put that into the tank fluid. The ultrasonic action is not affected by the glass. You can even use other more aggressive cleaners within the jar without having to change the tank fluid - just using the tank fluid as a 'carrier' to the component. Always works for me!
Ian
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Thank you all for your suggestions and tips, now for shopping.