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Title: Ultrasonics
Post by: Dogwheel on January 04, 2024, 09:45:40 AM

Hi Folks, Happy New Year.
I'm thinking of buying an Ultrasonic Cleaner Gadget for cleaning carburettors, for Bikes of course but also for bl**dy Lawnmowers.
Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated,  (I don't even know what size in Litres to go for)

---------------yes I know one alternative solution is to buy cheap but effective Chinacarbs!

Cheers,
Robin.

Title: Re: Ultrasonics
Post by: iansoady on January 04, 2024, 10:41:51 AM

I have a cheap small ultrasound machine I bought years ago but have to say I haven't found it that useful. Quite good for fewellery though!

Title: Re: Ultrasonics
Post by: Itsme on January 04, 2024, 04:58:12 PM

I know nothing about ultrasonic cleaners but feel your pain about lawn mowers! After farting about with mine I had it professionally serviced and it was the best money I ever spent.

Ian

p.s. I use aerosol spray carb cleaner when I need to and always have good results.

Title: Re: Ultrasonics
Post by: johnr on January 04, 2024, 10:47:33 PM

get the biggest and best you can possibly afford. ive got one, its super handy and i use it a lot. i tend to save jobs up for mit and then ill spend a weekend doing nothing but clean carbs!!!!

Title: Re: Ultrasonics
Post by: Dogwheel on January 05, 2024, 01:27:38 PM

Thanks Folks, I've ordered some Aerosol Carb Cleaner and I'll give that a go.
Can't help thinking of the days of nice simple foolproof Amal Carbs, and Proper Petrol!
Robin.

Title: Re: Ultrasonics
Post by: themoudie on January 06, 2024, 10:44:42 AM

Aye Robin,

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simple foolproof Amal Carbs

If only! That warping zinc alloy diecast and wearing needle and needle jets can be a right .....!  ;)

However, I still fit them to my Ducati's rather than the now exorbitantly priced Dellorto carbs and their spare parts. Using a fuel stabiliser in the E5 and E10 fuels also appears to work, but if the bike isn't going to be run for a couple of months, I drain the fuel tank, carb bowl etc and leave it open to vent. So far, so good.

Good health, Bill