Harbor Freight Ultrasonic Cleaner for Carburetors

Using my new ultrasonic cleaner from Harbor Freight for a Mikuni carburetor off my kids PW80 dirtbike.

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

D.a. Thank you, I’m 75 y/o and time is of the essence, I mean time is against me and all I can save or use helps! Great vlog, thanks for sharing.

[@thetoecutter13]

I have used a Dremel tool held against a Tupperware container to clean micrometers, it's crude but it works. I watched 15 yrs of rusty dust from a surface grinder shake free from the ratchet and barrels of 5 mics. It worked best in a plastic container, different sizes work better, probably has to do with the wavelength propagating against the walls. I priced the ultrasonic cleaner and decided to try to clean it with stuff I already had first. I wasn't disappointed.

[@DimMakTen31]

I used one of these religiously for 3-4 yrs. it was one of my best harbor freight finds

[@charliedee9276]

The bicycle shop I wrenched at had one of these, a fancy one. Really worked well, I'll have to get one of these for home now I don't work there anymore.

[@RobbyWorld1]

Zapped my carb off a little Mercury 3.5hp four stroke outboard motor. Did exactly as the video shows. Came out real clean.

[@tristanobrien7872]

Use Ziploc bags, fill the bag with cleaning solution, small, and floating parts then put a heavy part in it that will make the whole bag sink and the sound waves go through the bag like it's not even there.

[@patrickbuden3494]

Works as advertised - have the same on - does a great job!

[@alankelley2676]

Been using ultrasonic for years. Mr Clean works great 25%, and 75% water. Kitchen supply stores or wherever, nice size “Tea ball” for the really small parts.

[@kristofferdean8844]

You got a subscribe just because of the Volvo and the opening music!

[@jclowser10]

Trying this out right now! thanks for your video.

[@probeteam9936]

Run a bead of silicone between the stainless steel bowl and the plastic housing... otherwise moisture will get into the electronic boards underneath the bowl a d it will stop working... I did mine before I used it and it hasn't failed yet... doing this solves 90% of the complaints with respect to this item ... it also helps when you change solutions ... keeping the solution from literally pouring into your electronics... good luck, great video ... thank you...

[@jeffarp7409]

Good advice.

[@catchme_ifyoucan8317]

love the redblock in the beginning

[@bobw.991]

I like the way Steves small engine Saloon did, by putting the solution in a sealed plastic bag or jar then putting it in the cleaner with water. It keeps your machine cleaner, and it will last longer.

[@MrCoffeypaul]

Small tip when using these cleaners is to boil up a kettle and use a three quarter mix of hot water to tap water, will save on having to wait around for it to heat up!

[@dkruitz]

Ultrasonic cleaners are great. I have one that came out of an old tattoo shop and I've done all kinds of carbs, and it always amazes me how much keeps coming out. I don't do fancy chemicals use pine-sol and water mix or purple Power & water and it seems work just fine

[@ghettobikelife8833]

dkruitz I used pinesol and water and it makes the aluminum oxidize (I think) on the surface even after drying and cleaning

[@williamdickerson6875]

I have used one of these for 1Works great cleaning carbs.

[@bsagreg]

Needless to say 4:50 in is like music to my ears thanks D.A. Needless to say.

[@thebullseye2000]

I have that same one work great I clean gun parts with it.

[@PatRiot-]

Solid video Just picked one up and glad to see a run through of the function Wow that gunk was coming off almost as soon as you turned the machine on

[@jeffarp7409]

How much did it cost? I'm wanting one myself.

[@silverssonyoutube8438]

Sounds awesome through my headphones lol

[@mrmotocross6819]

Nice bro thanks for the video I'm definitely going to buy one

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

Skip to 4:50. Thank me later.

[@scottviers3794]

Thank you.

[@davidhamilton7628]

Needless to say

[@scootergeorge9576]

Skip to 7:20

[@corydriver7634]

D.A. Risse thanks.

[@phoenixblack1220]

Thank you!

[@robertadams7318]

Thanks for your input on this Ultrasonic cleaner.

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

Nice unit. I took my wife's sonic ring cleaner that she never used and never missed. It was a lot smaller but has served my purpose for model engine parts cleaning and chain saw crab rebuilding. Simple Green?? Never thought of it, I always used carb cleaner or made a witches brew.

[@SloppyMechanics]

E85 and ethanol content sensor coming soon

[@roystheboy]

i bought one few weeks ago and there great

[@guilateen]

I've had mine about 4 years. It's been through hell and back. Even dropped it in a bucket of water once. Screen stopped working for a couple days but came right back to life. If you haven't done it already make sure to watch how to measure adjust that float. There is little to no Rome for era. They are prone to cause a leaking overflow.

[@krajus83]

This worked great.

[@tellmesomething2go]

Most floats are good, if their parallel with the body, inverted.

[@Justin-tp3lr]

Dawn dish soap and water works good too also you can fill it with distilled water and put your carb and parts in a glass Mason jar with the simple green in it and put the hole jar in and it works good as well

[@yellowdog762jb]

Run it a cycle or two without the parts in it to de-gas the liquid. Then add the parts. It will work better.

[@erlingweiseth2774]

Yes, it dissolves the dirt. But You still have to remove it from the parts. Use a toothbrush on every part as You pick them up, and brush and rinse in tap water. And, then it's time to say if the sonic did the job or not. Personally, I prefer to soda blast them first, and then rinse in sonic tank.

[@lauralorincz4268]

Hello. Simple Green d Pro 3 PLUS, while aluminum safe, is not a heavy duty degreaser or even a medium strength cleaner. It's primary focus is to kill germs and bacteria. We do have a very very strong degreaser that is aluminum safe that you could try out instead. It goes under the name "Simple Green Pro HD". Please feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] if you'd like any further information.

[@realgagne2956]

I just rebuilt an 18 hp, and I can tell you that your parts didn't look dirty at all.

[@whatever-gg2qs]

I am wondering if we can get a update on this. I would like to know if it is still working and hear you talk about its performance thanks for the video

[@jimcatx3090]

Old crock pots work pretty good too with the cleaner Just make sure you have good ventilation while in use

[@shirleywilliams5124]

@jimcat X so i dont need this machine to clean parts? Just a pot and solution?

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

Get a piece of screen to put in the tray to keep the smaller parts from sitting on the bottom of the tank. It will be easier to get them out when the solution is really hot. I set all of mine at 140 degrees in the shop, and that seems to be about the best temp to clean really dirty carbs. I'm going to go pick up one of these for my home shop to clean the carbs on my bike this week. You don't need to clean carbs for more than 15 to 20 minutes, unless they are really bad, then you can soak them for a few cycles. I take out the carbs and rinse them off to see if there are any spots that need to be soaked again. Make sure and rinse the parts really well with water to get the solution out of the circuits.

[@therealracer135]

Have you done any carbs with scaly corrosion in them, and if so, does it loosen/break it up?

[@wazup3333]

where to get a screen?

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

@@wazup3333 Most hardware places have them. Just get regular window screen, and make sure it's metal, not plastic.

[@wazup3333]

@@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting is there a specific name for it

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

@@wazup3333 Not that I'm aware of, it's just regular window screen, or screen door screen. Not sure what it's called.

[@dstss01]

My son had suggested that Harbor Freight ultrasonic cleaner. One of my favorite things I have ever bought at HF. Used it to clean my friends carb from his Onan generator. They are notorious for going bad after sitting all summer in the heat. I had already had to replace mine. When he had problems, I ran his carb through this cleaner using a few times. Came out good as new and saved him a couple of hundred for a new carb. Cheap, good cleaning tool to have around in the garage.

[@mccromags]

Thanks, great information

[@whatsreallygoingon6913]

Mad scientist at work

[@erikwallace5934]

awesome! the FLOAT should use the any hanger by weight drown in liquid and what kind chemicals you use it in the ultrasonic cleaner?

[@jackthomas5455]

I use a product called compression stabilizer and it comes in a spray can. Also available in 5 liter format and it makes any dirty carb look like you just bought it

[@wigwagstudios2474]

It sounds badass

[@phillipjacobson4498]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm wondering if I can place a 4" round seive in this bath to shake material thru the seive for micro size separation in water?

[@michaelclean771]

You can do this but better not touch the bottom of the tank directly with your seive. Put them on the basket or hang up them.

[@gordonliddy9418]

that float really floats

[@vansantsam]

Pretty cool ultrasonic cleaner.. carb cleaning fluid $6, carb rebuild kit - $8-$10.. New carb from ebay $12.. I just opt to buy new ones - saves time and expense on cleaning fluids..

[@andywrites1596]

Dude your not going to get a new mikuni wm38 for $12

[@christopherjuarez7039]

Maybe 12 bucks for a zama or a walbro but why wait days when a good cleaning and a kit will have a unit out in a day or two not a week.

[@suprola7961]

Cleans gun parts very well too!

[@manuelleos1007]

What solution do you use to clean your gun parts?

[@suprola7961]

Hornady one shot sonic cleaner

[@manuelleos1007]

Is it safe for guns that are cerokoted?

[@suprola7961]

Depends on the quality of the coating, but it’s not a super harsh chemical. Best to ask whoever did or does the coating.

[@manuelleos1007]

Awesome thanks for the help

[@timtravasos2742]

I gotta get one of those.

[@ShotOut55]

Don't forget to NOT read the directions.

[@jackwatkins7382]

Have used a couple of different cleaners that work just as well and all I did was put it in a bucket and let it soak for a couple hours some just maybe for 30 minutes. You can buy nickel safe ice machine cleaner bedpage a job on a lot of items like that and not harm it.

[@camndino]

You get my vote for “dropped it in the fuckin bowl “ and I subscribed.

[@peanutbutterisfu]

I live up in ny and a lot of guys swear by these for cleaning snowmobile carbs. I’ve seen some guys keep melting pistons from carbs running lean, they replace all gaskets and seals in the engine, clean the carbs, try bigger jets and still melt pistons. Then they ultra sonic clean the carbs and problem solved. It’s crazy what some varnish in the passage ways in a carb can do. I have a lawnmower that has a plugged up idle circuit and it’s a very weird design that you can’t really unplug it unless you use an ultra sonic cleaner. Even if I soaked it for a few days you can’t blow air through the circuit because there is no room, it’s a weird carburetor.

[@Bigshoots86]

Sulfuric acid cleans tools wonderfully

[@ronslaughterandalice1018]

I found that straight Pine-sol works great.

[@bartives4133]

Absolutely the best! Pine-sol or get it the generic at the Dollar Store, both work well. Just let your carb soak overnight and you will be amazed and dollar richer.

[@donwest5387]

I got one a a local pawn shop for $30; for cleaning vintage slot cars. The sky's the limit

[@DimMakTen31]

Ive read that ultrasonic cleaning brass floats will cause your solder joints to fail and a sinking float problem to develop. I always avoided putting the brass floats in mine as this was easy to believe.

[@donwest5387]

turn off the heat

[@kenjohnson5498]

If you want it to work really well put your carb parts in a plastic jar with gasoline in it put a lid on it then submerge into your ultrasonic cleaner works twice as fast and does a better job

[@michaelcollins1899]

Lol, his description of dirty carb isnt the same as most peoples description of dirty carb. Bro, that carb was new when you put it in !! ;)

[@halftrackmind5838]

L.O.L

[@dougsfan9984]

You wouldn't see crap floating out of it if it was new... But yes it's not too dirty

[@MrDan1509]

Brake clean woulda done the job twice as fast and twice as good.. Dirt Bike tech here!

[@nadronnocojr]

Michael Collins my 1975 Rochester Quadra jet is dirty bruh

[@michaelcollins1899]

@@nadronnocojr then clean it out. And screen your gas. Cause no carb that is that new looking should ever be stopped up. That thing is new. Mine is in a 69 chevelle I bought in 86' never, not 1 time has it been off car or stopped up. Clean gas, good sense, good maintenance goes long way

[@1Teejay76]

I am confused as to what was wrong with the carb. All of the parts were cleaned yet at the end it was stated a carb kit was being waited on. Is something (part) missing here in the video?

[@deerslayer303B]

The BEST carb cleaning method there is, BOIL the parts in Lemon Juice.

[@deerslayer303B]

@Dave Iauco never had a problem and I've done hundreds. All with great results. Your mileage may vary

[@cutty02]

get an inline fuel filter that way small particles don't wreck the carb

[@dw7444]

While it may have worked, the fact that you could just reach right in while it was running tells you that it's not an adequately powerful machine. Either the transducer is anemic or it's not attached correctly.... or both. Putting your fingers in should have resulted in some pretty intense pain and possible injury. There might have been some ultrasonic action but my guess is that the bulk of the cleaning was from just the simple green and the heat and not the limited agitation the machine provided. I purchased a machine off of Amazon a while back, all metal, similar ratings, and you can SEE the water moving above the transducers and it's a LOT louder..... there's something wrong with that HF unit....

[@av8or971]

hmm. simple green turns aluminum black.. correct me if i am wrong, the carb body has blackened quite a bit?

[@kenneth6731]

My cleaner has saved me so much money it's insane. If you ever upgrade, get a 10L capacity cleaner with a valve and drain.

[@ShedDwellerMakerandRepairer]

Any vids of whether the clean was successful and the bike running?

[@deestaple7000]

Nice video

[@jeremysmith8990]

Regular Simple Green does NOT etch aluminum, I’ve been using it for 30 years, because it does not harm anything and does a decent job if you use a little elbow grease and agitate it well!

[@chadfolmar5900]

In the ultrasonic cleaner it does

[@jackconnor6450]

Ive got a variant of the same machine machine sold through Super Cheap in Australia, made in China & it worked brilliantly using the simple recipe in the instruction book they suggest , was small amount of white vinegar added to distilled / demineralised water & a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid depending on aluminium or brass being cleaned , anyway worked really good on a 1990 XF Ford Falcon 6 cyl Weber carb, brought it all up like new & it was bad had been used on gas mostly for years so stale fuel gunk at the bottom of float bowl got a light bi carb soda blast to really help it & finished off with a few more cycles until i was happy, all good except all the lights froze up when trying to turn it off & wouldnt , switched off unplugged waited few mins, reconnected power & tried to restart the machine no lights came on & that was that, went back to Super Cheaps & told yeah bring it back , with the receipt, we will swap it straight over, still looking for the bloody receipt, works great but not for long in my case, will try to get it replaced though, as i do rate the performance for a cheaper end of the scale purchase.

[@michaeltarver6423]

Cool vibrating machine never seen one . but I've used apple cider vinegar and it cleaned my carb better than carb n choke cleaner or gumout... Just throw it in a bowl and pour the vinegar in it let it soak couple hours and pull it out use carb cleaner to remove the vinegar and i put wd40 all inside and out to lube the parts and slap it back on... Dont know the cost of ultra sonic cleaner but acv is 6 dollars at Wal-Mart....

[@ramonaandbrettfeldberg6938]

did you dilute the simple green or is it straight cleaner????

[@bobcobb6742]

He’s trying guys.. Thanks for the content.

[@billshedd55]

Simple Green Extreme is a non-corrosive variant made especially for aircraft.

[@carolchapin6204]

Harbor Freight carries Extreme Simple Green, which is also the right formula to use.

[@gpd387]

Where did you find the simple green D?

[@omarpalencia8916]

What ratio did you use with the cleaner?

[@KJ7JHN]

Thanks for the review. Do you have a UPC or link for the simple green? And have you tried CLR as a cleaning agent?

[@KJ7JHN]

looks like they changed the color to purple for D: Manufacturer Part Number : 3410000430501

[@recordsgeek]

Berryman Carb Cleaner - even includes a basket to lower carb into the cleaner. About $30 retail.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

I've been using that in my HF US cleaner for years. Works great.

[@jnicksnewstart]

Bill Tyler, berryman's carb cleaner has been around for as long as I can remember. We used to use that stuff to clean tons of parts on an old junker cars. I didn't know they made it anymore. Thanks for the Memories

[@Guzman3605]

Best intro song (:

[@ShotOut55]

Needless to say??

[@LetricShave]

Looks like it etched the aluminum. Is that the case? Thanks

[@robc8468]

Install an inline fuel filter, run recreation Gas without ethanol in all small engines, and put at least 1oz of SeaFoam additive per gallon in your Rec. Gas. fuel can. Shut your fuel valve off at the end of the season and drain the bowl you carbs will probably stay clean almost forever.

[@tiger.6509]

I was waiting at the end to see if you could start it what’s the update you put it all back together and it started right up Few adjustments to the carburetor

[@outdoorzone]

Tiger. I would like to know the same?

[@garychandler4296]

Glad to see... I had bought the smaller, cheaper old HF cleaner and it wouldn't clean shit off a TURD, so this is hope again. Funny tho, it's new and the on/off switch doesn't work? Not really surprised with HF!

[@solidwoods6999]

Are the Fuel and Air paths clean ?

[@timbarnett3898]

Sonic waves go through glass, so you can put water in cleaner tube place glass jar with cleaner an parts in cheaper water bath.

[@wildcat2488]

(HINT) FYI WHEN CLEANING THE FLOATS TAKE A STRING AND A HEAVY BOLT OF NUT TO HOLD THE FLOAT COMPLETELY UNDER RUN 2 CYCLES AND IT WILL COME OUT LOOKING BRAND NEW .

[@jfdashley9028]

excellent idea, thanks!

[@redin575]

ProTip: When using the computer, turn off Caps Lock.

[@leesuschrist]

My workplace paid 26k for a much bigger version of this thing, but this one looks like it works just as well. Also, the temperature of the water that you measured is only 10 degrees cooler than ours runs.

[@wansolve2036]

There are Gas Stations around my area that carry Ethanol-Free Gasoline. They're usually on roads leading to rural areas. I load up on a couple of 5 gal cans for my tractors. Works great and doesn't leave that sludge buildup. Just Google it to see if they're any in your area.

[@scottstalnaker4179]

Pure-gas.org will give you a list of ethanol-free suppliers near you.

[@larryatwell9734]

Around Florida Gates have it, not much higher.

[@zachadams6897]

Thanks bro. what a bro's bro. Am I right? Lol I'm cracking up on everyones opinion on how they think it should be done.

[@g.simard854]

Thank you

[@tooolboxx]

The parts need to be rinsed off with clean water to remove all the residue and Simple Green.

[@Mizman76]

Absolutely. Then shot with a good dose of compressed air.

[@herbertgearing1702]

I needed to clean the grease out of some bearings and didn't feel like waiting for them to soak several hours in acetone and then dry out. I decided to build an ultrasonic cleaner with a plastic bottle some rubber bands, duct tape, a plastic bag, and an ultrasonic vibrating toothbrush. It was a bit fiddley but I was able to get it going good. I think I'm going to pick up a cheap one, since I don't have unlimited old toothbrushes laying around with battery life left over. I'm pretty impressed with the make shift cleaner, those bearings are just dancing around in circles in the acetone and I can definitely see the grease flying out into the liquid.

[@pmdoit]

Thanks, I didn't know about simple green harming aluminum

[@MrSkinnyn71]

Greg Brown they make simple green aircraft and it is safe for aluminum

[@zx9green791]

I always use the ethanol free gas. You should be able to find some nearby.

[@bigrod0069]

did you mix water with the simple green d??

[@abeditani8293]

and what the best cleaner for brass and for copper?

[@stevenbauer7744]

You can also put the small parts in a glass jar full of the cleaner and the ultrasonic will still clean the small parts..

[@AN-kg4ei]

or I use ziplocks with cleaner of choice (iso alcohol works pretty well) in US with the same results - fill tank with water and save on cleaner...

[@mr.h4714]

Not true, they may get something clean from sitting in cleaner but the ultrasonic "action" will be blocked by the glass. When using ultrasonic cleaners you want as little obstruction as possible around the parts being cleaned. Even placing them in wire mesh basket of some type will mitigate the ultrasonic cleaners ability to do what it's trying to do

[@AN-kg4ei]

@@mr.h4714 I promise you that it works in a ziplock and cavitation happens. I've done cards, bike chains, PCBs, jewelry, etc.

[@happyseany]

@@AN-kg4ei Yep..me too. Works great in a Ziploc

[@mxr64k]

Don't know what I did wrong but it turned my carb black... I used Simple Green D... hopefully it didn't damage the carb. I'll find out on assembly..

[@maxinpains6937]

I uses this at my shop ...lol 😂 I put wires to that little basket so I can lift it .

[@enlightenCA]

poke the jets with a piece of speaker wire works too

[@michaelrogers9971]

Use windshield washer fluid The stuff works really good for fuel Varnish

[@Jounce12]

Do you dilute the simple green?

[@theoriginalmungaman]

Try Carb Medic carb cleaner in it?

[@martymcmannis9121]

It's worth it? I'm glad you know the price. Peace.

[@devoninde1311]

You ever find out ?

[@bigrod0069]

I just got one, it was 89$ plus tax then I used their online coupon and got 10% off that, so it was about 80$, then the simple green D was about 16$ at home depot for 1 gallon of it

[@wazup3333]

@@bigrod0069 cant find their 20% off coupons anymore, where do you get the 10% coupon?

[@bigrod0069]

@@wazup3333 i went to their website. Harborfreight.com, and once in the site I just scrolled down and it was their. think it changes all the time too, sometimes 20%, sometimes 10%, just keep checking. and another thing, they only apply it to one item only.

[@flyingjmerritt]

while you have the dirtbike apart,i would install a inline fuel filter. that way keep the junk out of the carb.

[@AWIERD1]

Or use ethanol free fuel....

[@Power52]

@@AWIERD1 The ethanol content has nothing to do with keeping debris out of the fuel system. In line filter and fuel stabiliser mixed in will solve both problems

[@lancewilson3785]

@@Power52 you don't know what you are talking about. The new gas formula sits in the aluminum pot metal and eats it and up that's where the shot is from

[@Power52]

@@lancewilson3785 it's you that hasnt a clue pal 👍🤠🤠

[@EasternExplorer]

@@Power52 Actually he is right. Not only will it eat away the aluminum but it will destroy gas lines, filters and gaskets and seals as well. Never use ethanol gas in a small engine.