Cleaning Carb parts with an ultrasonic cleaner

[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 ?

[FJmonkey]

Try the files section on carbs http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?board=21.0

Lots of really good stuff....

[Sparky84]

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

[FJools]

I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....

[balky1]

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.

[fj1289]

I've struggled to find what is the ideal temperature to set the cleaner at.....

I set mine to the highest temp setting!

[Sparky84]

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

[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.

[Bones]

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.

[balky1]

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. 

[FJools]

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