Ultrasonic cleaner for small parts

Dragsinger · 03-31-2021, 10:41 AM

As an aside, I began looking for alternate carb cleaning methods because my wife has serious complaints about the old-timey carb dip solutions. And I agree. It smells to high heaven and takes days to dissipate.

It will not wash off, and it wears off over several days.

Chad E532 · 03-31-2021, 12:16 PM

I bought one to clean up a pair of WCFB for a 283 245hp street setup and it works good.

Tried Simple Green and also aircraft grade simple green, both mixed down with water and both seemed to provide the same cleaning.

Tip - pull the parts out right when the timer cuts out and blow the parts off with air. If they sit in the basket too long the particles suspended in the cleaner solution will land back on the parts.
Also, I would run the larger carb body parts a few times rotating the part upside down and other angles as that seems to clean better.

Get one with the solution heater, it may take a few cycles like I mentioned, but the heat does help break down the dirt.

Plan on draining and cleaning out the tub after every 3-5 cycles as the water will get very dark.

Dragsinger · 03-31-2021, 01:06 PM

Chad, what size and brand did you buy? And from who?

Chad E532 · 03-31-2021, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

Chad, what size and brand did you buy? And from who?

This is the unit I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/Tek-Motion-St...s%2C195&sr=8-3

03-31-2021, 10:41 AM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Ultrasonic cleaner for small parts As an aside, I began looking for alternate carb cleaning methods because my wife has serious complaints about the old-timey carb dip solutions. And I agree. It smells to high heaven and takes days to dissipate. It will not wash off, and it wears off over several days. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

03-31-2021, 12:16 PM	#2
Chad E532 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lindstrom MN Posts: 156 Likes: 7 Liked 54 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ultrasonic cleaner for small parts I bought one to clean up a pair of WCFB for a 283 245hp street setup and it works good. Tried Simple Green and also aircraft grade simple green, both mixed down with water and both seemed to provide the same cleaning. Tip - pull the parts out right when the timer cuts out and blow the parts off with air. If they sit in the basket too long the particles suspended in the cleaner solution will land back on the parts. Also, I would run the larger carb body parts a few times rotating the part upside down and other angles as that seems to clean better. Get one with the solution heater, it may take a few cycles like I mentioned, but the heat does help break down the dirt. Plan on draining and cleaning out the tub after every 3-5 cycles as the water will get very dark.

03-31-2021, 01:06 PM	#3
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Ultrasonic cleaner for small parts Chad, what size and brand did you buy? And from who? __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W