Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 27, 2014 Moderator Posted May 27, 2014 The ultrasonic clearer came today. I had to rush out and try it. Before: RD400 carb I didn't clean the carb with gunk - as I would normally do, I just put it in the cleaner with some ultrasonic carb fluid and water at 50 degrees for 20 minutes. After It looks very, very clean. I will try the other carb with a Gunk clean on the outside first, a slightly higher temperature and for slightly longer. Very happy with the results. Please see my post in the Members area
Moderator drewpy Posted May 27, 2014 Moderator Posted May 27, 2014 nice kit, will bear in mind when I get another project (there is one on the way)
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 27, 2014 Author Moderator Posted May 27, 2014 Come on, what is the new toy Drewps?
Moderator drewpy Posted May 27, 2014 Moderator Posted May 27, 2014 Come on, what is the new toy Drewps? can't say yet, still early stages and I need to sneak it in too.
NE0 Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 Nice work DT that looks like a huge piece of kit!!! I've got one of those small Maplin Ultrasonic cleaner, I say small, a carb fits inside, do it one side first then turn it over. I do find the more parts you put in, they don't clean up so well as they do when in on their own. I'm sure its down to 'interference' of the ultrasonic waves, a bit like throwing two stones into different areas of a pond and where the ripples meet the waves are dispersed. Experimenting with various solutions and temperatures, I found using just boiled water best and despite trying detergents etc I was quite impressed with the organic seaweed based cleaner it came with which was most effective for aluminium and brass.
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 27, 2014 Author Moderator Posted May 27, 2014 can't say yet, still early stages and I need to sneak it in too. I look forward to seeing it. Give us a clue, 2 stroke? Nice work DT that looks like a huge piece of kit!!! I've got one of those small Maplin Ultrasonic cleaner, I say small, a carb fits inside, do it one side first then turn it over. I do find the more parts you put in, they don't clean up so well as they do when in on their own. I'm sure its down to 'interference' of the ultrasonic waves, a bit like throwing two stones into different areas of a pond and where the ripples meet the waves are dispersed. Experimenting with various solutions and temperatures, I found using just boiled water best and despite trying detergents etc I was quite impressed with the organic seaweed based cleaner it came with which was most effective for aluminium and brass. Cheers NE0. I heard that screenwash works well in them.
Moderator Airhead Posted May 27, 2014 Moderator Posted May 27, 2014 wow thats some piece of kit it'll get em clean but still need aquablasting to restore the look like new on the outside
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 27, 2014 Author Moderator Posted May 27, 2014 Hi Paul. Aquablasting....................... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm now there's an idea.
jimmy Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 Nice bit of kit, mate. I've got a wee low power unit that needs the carb broke down and the body needs turned, oh and I used mr muscle and it does a good job
Moderator mervin Posted May 27, 2014 Moderator Posted May 27, 2014 about the same as mine , I use TFR , (traffic film remover) vapour blasting is the only way to get the metal outside shiny and new ,
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