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Cleaning Carb parts with an ultrasonic cleaner

Started by tmkaos, July 15, 2012, 10:39:44 PM

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SlowOldGuy

I think that's the first carb I've ever seen that looked better on the INSIDE than the outside. 

DavidR.

FJools

Hi

I was trying to follow the links on this old thread but none of them work.

Is there any other links I could try ?
Still thinking of something..................

FJmonkey

The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Sparky84

Quote from: FJools on January 10, 2017, 02:54:36 PM
Hi

I was trying to follow the links on this old thread but none of them work.

Is there any other links I could try ?

Had the same problem then I Found this FJools but I've checked and at present I cannot read some but maybe a phone isn't the correct way

http://www.motorcycleproject.com
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

FJools

I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....
Still thinking of something..................

balky1

Quote from: FJools on January 11, 2017, 07:40:13 PM
I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....

I cooked mine in boiling water, so no worries. :-) Just strip them down.


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

fj1289

Quote from: FJools on January 11, 2017, 07:40:13 PM
I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....

I set mine to the highest temp setting!

Sparky84

Quote from: FJools on January 11, 2017, 07:40:13 PM
I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....

FJools which cleaner did you get?
I'm looking at getting one

Cheers Alan
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

ribbert

If your carbs are not indicating blockages and the cleaning is just a preventative measure while they are off the bike, clean them at home with the ultrasonic and compressed air. If they are blocked, take them to a carb/efi shop and have them done properly.

The only way to know they are clear is to reassemble and install them. Multiple removal/refits to clear blockages are common here. Sending them to somewhere that specialises in, and is equipped for such work is the only way to guarantee getting them clean first time.

Personally, I only want to do them once (actually, not even that many times)

A good mechanic knows enough to perform any task on any vehicle, he also knows enough to know when a job is better done by a specialist with the right equipment. Most of the work carb/efi shops do is from the trade for just that reason.
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Bones

Quote from: fj1289 on January 12, 2017, 08:05:47 AM
Quote from: FJools on January 11, 2017, 07:40:13 PM
I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....

I set mine to the highest temp setting!

I got a small one for Christmas and noticed while testing it that the water actually heats up after a few cycles. It's only got a 7min 30sec timer on it so wanting to give some rings and bracelets a good clean did about 6 or 7 cycles and noticed when finished the water was getting hot. It doesn't have a heater so the ultrasonic action itself must heat the water up.
93 fj1200
79 suzuki gt250x7


Too young to be old but old enough to know better.

balky1

Quote from: Bones on January 13, 2017, 02:40:42 AM
Quote from: fj1289 on January 12, 2017, 08:05:47 AM
Quote from: FJools on January 11, 2017, 07:40:13 PM
I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....

I set mine to the highest temp setting!

I got a small one for Christmas and noticed while testing it that the water actually heats up after a few cycles. It's only got a 7min 30sec timer on it so wanting to give some rings and bracelets a good clean did about 6 or 7 cycles and noticed when finished the water was getting hot. It doesn't have a heater so the ultrasonic action itself must heat the water up.

Yep, confirmed.  :dance2:


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

FJools

Quote from: Sparky84 on January 12, 2017, 05:29:52 PM
Quote from: FJools on January 11, 2017, 07:40:13 PM
I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....

FJools which cleaner did you get?
I'm looking at getting one

Cheers Alan
Hi Alan,

I've been off line for a while.................

I can't remember off top of my head but its 5L - large enough for a single carb body. I also have 2.5L one which I bought first up but found not to be big enough physically but I still use it as well as I can pop the body in the big one and the other parts in the smaller one.

Obviously I didn't have access to a lot of this information before hand as I would have probably spent a lot more  :rofl2:
Still thinking of something..................