Ultrasonic Carb Cleaning - How to Clean Carburettors Properly - Honda CB750 | Part 5

Ultrasonic Carb Cleaning - How to Clean Carburettors Properly - Honda CB750 | Part 5
Here's the 3L Ultrasonic Cleaner I used in the video: ebay.us/WL3agw
Also, here's the carb cleaning fluid I recommend to use with it: ebay.us/Re26Qu
1L should be enough to do a couple of sets
Watch me use this Ultrasonic Cleaner to clean the carbs from my Honda CB750 project ready for rebuilding.
In the previous video, I stripped these four carburettors down to bare parts ready for this cleaning process.
Might be a bit overkill for ultrasonic cleaning, but whenever I am playing around with one of my projects, I always try to wear good overalls like these ebay.us/2LOCDG and gloves ebay.us/gcA4XD
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[@Amack1964]

Plastic containers do reduce the sonic waves effect use a glass container for better results I use distilled water vinegar and a couple of drops of dawn dish soap

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks for sharing, I will definitely bear that in mind going forward. 👍

[@michaeltester5187]

Helpful, thanks.

[@andersadler]

Tip: instead of putting all the dirty things directly in the bath (and ruining it for more delicate cleaning), put them in separate plastic jars with screw lids. You save detergent and can have different detergents in different cans. Gasoline washes carburetors best.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Great idea, which I do sometimes do, and it is a much better way for larger ultrasonic cleaners.

[@andersadler]

@@SPANNERRASHYou can also use plastic bags with a zipper. May be even easier. And the bath is just tap water.

[@rameshpram1444]

Thank you brother

[@SPANNERRASH]

No problem

[@tristanmargot1193]

@SPANNER RASH - I was looking at buying one of these today and thankfully stumbled across your great vid. A question, in your opinion, do you think ultrasonic cleaning could help removing a stuck jet or screw?

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi Tristan, ultrasonic cleaning wouldn't do any harm, but if it's stuck then it's likely a sign of corrosion, and an ultrasonic will only ever remove dirt, not rust or corrosion. Maybe an ultrasonic clean might clean it and mean you get some penetrating oils deeper into where it needs to be to help remove it. Hope that helps!

[@tristanmargot1193]

@@SPANNERRASH Definitely, thank you. I got to get one of these :)

[@DominikChmiel-mp8ch]

Jaki płyn trzeba do mycia gaźnik?

[@1439of2000]

Also when removing parts between sessions, pour the solution through a coffee filter before pouring it back in the cleaner so the debris doesnt go in the next carb.

[@SPANNERRASH]

That's a great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@faisal007af]

Hello What was that bottled liquid you used?? The name please 😀😀 And thank you sooooooooo much for such a post.. i am a newbie to ultrasonic cleaners … trying to clean my RC nitro engines.. Thanks a Ton!!

[@SPANNERRASH]

I used carb cleaner that is made specifically for Ultrasonic cleaners. I used this one ebay.us/IOYPpd

[@jamesrichardson1901]

Catching up on your bike vids. Great stuff! I usually put the carbs in a can of dip first to clean or at least loosen the heavy varnish, then into the ultrasonic bath. Distilled water and a Simple Green solution 9:1. Thing is, I think everyone uses something different - if it works for you, all good. I even saw one guy use gasoline. Not trying that.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks James, I've had pleasing results with this method but I'm always looking to try different things and make incremental improvements to my methods. I'll check out that solution you mentioned so thanks for that! :)

[@iamaparanoidandroid1]

I've seen talk of using Petrol/Gas as the fluid, which seems dangerous. Someone else suggested Diesel which makes more sense. Still going to need a solvent to remove the Diesel though....

[@johnmunns5964]

Simple Green turned my Amal MK2's dark gray and customers Mikunis blotchy, had to get both sets vapour blasted🤔

[@chadbosko8935]

I just got a 6L today, too small I sent for the 15L, no you will not use more cleaner in a bigger machine. Never I mean never put the cleaner into the tank, put tap water in the tank and put your parts in a small glass or plastic container or a plastic bag, sealed with the cleaner. You use very little cleaner and don't have to clean your tank, it's a win win deal. Update, unless of coarse the item is the size of the machine then you would have to use the tank.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Great tip Chad, thanks for sharing, that should save a lot of wasted cleaner!

[@philiponsolent7232]

I am looking at getting one of these,as it has been a couple of years how reliable has the one you have been? I've seen similar on another site which is a lot more expensive, not sure whether to chance a cheaper one.

[@SPANNERRASH]

It has been great. We use it regularly and it hasn't given a problem. Only thing I would change is to perhaps have a bigger one, but then it might cost more in the cleaning fluids. For what we have been doing it has been a real bonus, and we didn't pay dear for it :)

[@philiponsolent7232]

Thanks, as they are a lot cheaper than others, I wasn't sure how long they may last.

[@potatodoestheinternet1274]

@@philiponsolent7232 my buddy owns a dirt bike repair shop and has a cheaper brand 15L one and has lasted the last 2 year of everyday use.

[@rockman49er]

I got a 15 litter one and i fill it with water then i put the parts in a separate glass container so i dont use alot of cleaner also i clean my carbs in the sonic cleaner using gasoline in the glass jar with the lid on comes out looking brand new and you dont have to wash it in water afterwards its ready to reassemble immediately after cleaning 😮​@SPANNERRASH

[@1OTDM]

People say you can put the parts in a freezer ziplock baggie with the cleaning solution and put that in the cleaner, then around the baggie put water. The ultrasonic vibrations go through the water to the baggie of cleaner, and the baggie should use far less cleaner.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I have done this too, with small items. It is especially useful if you have a larger cleaner, saves a lot of fluid.

[@tarzansnuts4503]

You know cellulose thinners removes carb varnish, but it will attack any rubber, so remove and plastics or rubbers before you use it.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I use thinners to remove pretty much everything :) the Ultrasonic lets you leave some part part assembled, so now worries about seals etc.

[@deangaryjames]

Seen a couple of vids for these chinese ultrasonic baths, all same, slow to heat and a so so result

[@SPANNERRASH]

Considering their size and price point, I'm pretty impressed with what they can do. Obviously, it's nowhere near as powerful (or as expensive) as a proper industrial ultrasonic cleaner.

[@mick-tl5ui]

Do you need to remove the 0 rings when using Ultrasonic? are there any issues if you leave them in?

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi Mick, you can ultrasonic clean with the o-rings left on if needs be. It shouldn't do them any harm. If you can though, you'll definitely get a better clean if you fully strip the item down to its parts before ultrasonic cleaning. Hope that helps

[@sonnyc3826]

seems to work ok but seeing it doesnt get eveyrthing out or off of it like those things hes scrubbing off on the side i probably get just a good a cleaning using carb cleaning spray...i mean the cost of spray adds up for sure btu its alot quicker. plus i have all the other tools too

[@SPANNERRASH]

I hear what you say, but the ultrasonic cleans parts that you can't reach. To get a really nice finish on these kind of carbs, vapour blasting or soda blasting is great, but you can't clean all of the little holes inside them.

[@gdfggggg]

I watched a vid and he put carb parts in petroleum in a sealed container then he put it in the cleaner, in water: 1. It kept the unit clean 2. You use much less cleaning fluid (whatever it may be).

[@SPANNERRASH]

That's interesting, not a bad idea at all to use a sealed container, cheers!

[@Gideon_Judges6]

@@SPANNERRASH you want to use sealed glass jars because plastic ones deform and absorb the waves which attenuates the amount of mechanical waves transmit into the contained fluid.

[@SPANNERRASH]

@@Gideon_Judges6 That makes a lot of sense. I will see if I can get some glass jars to use instead. Thanks for sharing!

[@lenBrill1971]

That bowl should have come out much better first go. I worked at a motorcycle shop and we had a tank. It worked AMAZING. Parts looked almost new. It must be the cleaner liquid

[@SPANNERRASH]

We'll definitely have a play around with some alternative fluid in that case. Don't suppose you have any recommendations for us?

[@lenBrill1971]

@@SPANNERRASH . . . . .spray nine. 75 water 25 spray nine. Buzz / cook for 15 or so minutes

[@SPANNERRASH]

@@lenBrill1971 Cheers, we'll check it out!

[@ThinkBeforeYouSheep]

@@SPANNERRASH I always run a cycle on one side then flip it over for the other side, I built one and the cleaning works best on the side of the part that faces the transducers, in this case they're on the bottom, I added transducers to the side of my machine as well as the bottom.

[@randylee2549]

@@SPANNERRASH LA'S totally awesome degreaser

[@ssjyyuvanesh]

What solution did you use ?

[@SPANNERRASH]

Heres the solution I used: ebay.us/QloNV5 1L should be enough to do a couple of sets

[@ChrisTaylor-xv2tc]

Put the solution in, then the chip basket & parts & top up with water. No more farting about with top ups or taking a bit out

[@SPANNERRASH]

Seems obvious now you say it, cheers! :D

[@idmhead0160]

I hope the cleaning fluid and whatever was on the parts is non-toxic since you are washing it down the sink into the sewer system.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I believe the fluid is non-toxic

[@HRVProjects]

I know this is an old video, is this cleaner still working? I've been looking at this model but worried about life expectancy because they are so cheap. Thanks in advance

[@SPANNERRASH]

To be honest the cleaner is still going strong years later. I've even been considering a larger one of the same type. ebay.us/WL3agw

[@supartianatiana978]

What liquid cleaning use

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi, used a carb cleaner specifically made for use in for Ultrasonic cleaners. This is the one: ebay.us/IOYPpd

[@boltonky]

Nice video, but it pains me to see you use only tap water afterwards (due to the chemicals and things like calcium)that basically like cleaning a piece of steel then putting it outside to flash rust.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks mate, interesting point about rinsing with tap water. What would you suggest I rinse with instead?

[@lags736]

@@SPANNERRASH Distilled water

[@SPANNERRASH]

@@lags736 Thanks, not a bad idea

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

@@SPANNERRASH Good to see a man intelligent enough to learn! Few of us around, mate!

[@SPANNERRASH]

@@kevinchamberlain7928 Haha! Every day is a school day

[@madcat4563]

Lovely wife you have that allows you to clean carburetors in the kitchen/living room. I'm assuming it's your wife holding the camera. Great video.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Haha she has a lot to put up with! Cheers

[@oluffriesthomsen7680]

Why are you putting in water, and the taking some out,why not start putting the parts in first, then you would know how much water/cleaning solution.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Not a bad idea, but I was heating the fluid first.

[@dickie8918]

Tap water 🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@thra5herxb12s]

Looking at the carb after cleaning, it seems that the ultrasonic cleaner does nothing at all. I thought it would come out looking like a brand new carb.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Some things come up better than others, but unfortunately, there's not some magic cleaner that makes things of this nature look like new. The real benefit of the ultrasonic cleaner in this use case is it clears out deposits inside the carb that are otherwise impossible to get to. As for the outside casing, vapor blasting would give the best cosmetic "like new" finish.

[@davegee4129]

You'd need a vapor blaster to make it look new and shiny

[@bwasman8409]

Kinda stupid to put hands in a knowingly destructive liquid!

[@SPANNERRASH]

Certainly should be wearing gloves, but it's not quite as lethal as you think, just hot. 😄

[@yepisaidit6891]

WTF Bro ,are the babies sleep. U need to talk louder

[@SPANNERRASH]

Ha, I'm not often accused of being quiet. :)

[@cbpaton53]

... or you could turn your hearing aid up :)

[@paulnotdownunder3172]

I've watched 15 videos on sonic cleaner solutions and all are bloody useless, including this one.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Hi Paul, sorry to hear your frustration. I've tried to make this video as informative as possible based on my own experiences ultrasonic carb cleaning. Maybe you should let us know what you're trying to find out and I or someone else in the comments section might be able to advise.

[@gdfggggg]

Lol