Ultrasonic carb clean

[@alexjager9314]

FYI, you can use wide mouth glass canning jars and reuse the cleaning solution and rinses several times until the fluid is really dark or cloudy. This is how I cleaned time locks for bank vaults. As the cleaner and rinse is quite expensive.

[@BriggsMower]

what do you use as cleaning solution?

[@jianoconnor8414]

Simple green & water , or windex works well

[@bigheadmarkie]

What ratio of simple green ?

[@jeremyanthony9300]

where did you get that cleaner? let me know

[@154Jamesp]

Couldn't you just buy a new carb for like $25 or less? I used to rebuild these things too. The time spent locating the proper kit and then the cost makes it easier and cost effective to just replace. Good vid none the less.

[@thesmallengineguy6924]

Carb replacement is a good option with push mowers and snowblowers. I use this cleaner on motorcycles most of the time so I don't have the option of replacing the carbs.

[@ISmokeWagonI]

+James Pelosi What about carbs that cost $75.00 and you use it all the time?

[@154Jamesp]

I think that's fine for a DIY. If a shop charges $100 an hour, what's the benefit?

[@ISmokeWagonI]

I am in the landscape business. I would rather not spend $100 an hour every time I need a carburetor cleaned. So if the sonic unit costs $100 and I need it to clean my carbs when needed. The Sonic unit will pay for itself in one use.

[@joescheckler9953]

Time to disassemble previously removed carb - 1 minute. Drop parts into cleaner and start - 30 seconds. Walk away. Rinse, blow and reassemble NOT needing a rebuild kit - 3 minutes. Total time after removal and before remounting less than 10 minutes. Actual work time to clean existing carb - less than 5 or 6 minutes. Now, if the customer pays for the new carb's R&R (including your time to locate and order) - well, no skin off your nose - right? Removal, initial adjustment, remounting and fine tuning need to be done with either option. If a wrong part comes in - well - return and re-order because the customer is already committed to purchase. Unless there is damage there usually isn't much need to replace so I rebuild at every practical opportunity. Customers prefer that option.

[@Lwhite1989]

So you still spray the part down with Carb cleaner after the Ultrasonic Bath? Didn't you need to remove the plastic parts for that?

[@fiishermanroly]

Liam White I think it's just to remove any cleaning solution that might still be left in the carburetor.

[@donraabe6930]

What was the temp you set the unit at

[@asb1583]

I have the same question as Samuel Sandoval. What make/model is your cleaner and are you happy with it?

[@thesmallengineguy6924]

It's a pro sonik 2.5 liter. model number DSA-50-SK2-2.5L. I am very happy with this cleaner. I cost a little more than other home use ultrasonic cleaners but I think it's worth the $$.

[@MonarkenRTV]

How many liters is that tank?

[@thesmallengineguy6924]

2.5 liter tank that's deeper than most of the 2.5ltr tanks out there. It's a nice size for most single motorcycle and lawn tractor carbs.

[@bazbazzler188]

what fluid did you use ?

[@thesmallengineguy6924]

I have tried a bunch but found that mean green from wal mart works just as good as anything and it's cheap. I add about 20% mean green to 80% hot water. The tank is pretty small and it gets dirty after one carb so I just dump it out and mix a new batch for another carb.

[@BrucesShop]

Thanks Small engine guy. Mrs. Bruce Just bought me a 2.5 L Ultrasonic cleaner for my birthday. Now that some time has gone by do you have any better suggestions. Just subbed by the way.