What solution for ultrasonic carb cleaning?

[lancerplayer]

I'm going to use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean my snowblower carb. What do you suggest I use to let it soak in?

I have read some people like Simple Green Pro HD as it will not damage any type of metal.

 

[CharBaby]

Hmmm, I always thought that clean non ethanol gasoline would be sufficient.

 

[michaelluscher]

I've heard of raving success with Pine Sol

It'll clean good, not be as caustic as Chem-Dip, and it doesn't harm finishes/coatings

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: Char Baby
Hmmm, I always thought that clean non ethanol gasoline would be sufficient.


No, it wont touch varnish. Simple green (the regular one) 50/50 with water will do the trick. I use this overnight for carbs then a quick 10 min cycle with the ultrasonic.
For injectors depending on the type I use everything from mild acids to chemicals that will eat aluminum away. Whatever you use try it on a piece of tin foil first to get an idea of how long if at all it is safe to immerse the part.

 

[Silk]

I used to use windscreen washer fluid

 

[Kestas]

I would avoid using windshield washer fluid, unless you can keep your hands out of it. It contains a lot of methanol, which is a cumulative toxin absorbed through the skin. Instead use isopropyl alcohol or ethanol.

 

[Silk]

You mean....I might be dead ?

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: lancerplayer
I'm going to use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean my snowblower carb. What do you suggest I use to let it soak in?

I have read some people like Simple Green Pro HD as it will not damage any type of metal.


I would just spray it all over with carb cleaner. Its pretty tough stuff and gets everything so clean so you can eat off it. Maybe use an old toothbrush.

I assume you have a rebuild gasket kit?

 

[Merkava_4]

When I worked at Miramar Air Station, we used a solvent called Trichloroethylene in the ultrasonic tank for cleaning hydraulic oil cooler filters. The filters were a very fine stainless steel wire mesh. The solvent is often referred to as "Trike" in the military.

 

[Trav]

Before anyone even thinks about using (if you can even get it) read this..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichloroethylene

 

[Merkava_4]

That's the same link I posted Trav....

 

[Trav]

I didn't even see a link in your post.

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: Trav
I didn't even see a link in your post.


It's highlighted in blue; how could you have missed it?

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

I always used lacquer thinner to clean carbs. No ultrasonic needed. Lacquer thinner soak will have a carb looking like new. Be extra careful using it around open flame. Go BOOM. Get out the Rawleigh Salve mom.

 

[Trav]

I rather click on link like this. lol

https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XRH01Z-Lit...4179129-0729901

 

[jakewells]

I use gunk brand parts cleaner in my ultrasonic cleaner it will cut through the varnish and [censored] inside a carburetor.