Cleaning carbs

[thunderace]

2 years? Just collecting dust then?

I'd be extremely obliged to come take that off your hands for a case of beer

I'd be wanting a lot more than that

It's a 3 phase supply anyway, I doubt any of you have 415 volts in your shed or garages

[iDemonix]

I do in the old mans workshop, unfortunately though my budget can only extend to a case of beer and a pack of hobknobs.

[FJD]

well bad for you, if your equipment is not working properly, but mine works great, and it´s only a small 230 Volt unit that holds approx 12 ltrs.
When i put in the carb, the only thing that sometimes does not go off really easy is the grease in between the carb bodies right on the springs at the synchronisation screws, i use an old tooth brush to get rid off that.
I did this set last week (Yamaha FZR 1000 2LA):

Before (note: rusty tank....)


After (only outside pics, is as new inside as well):



To say ultrasonic is crap only because your stuff doesn´t work would be the same like saying a bike is shit because you run out of road in a bend...

[Neosophist]

i would suggest to get them ultrasonic cleaned, that way you get all of the dirt out of it.

I'm sick of saying this but Ultrasonic cleaning is a waste of time - it DOES NOT clean properly.

I have to agree with FJD on this one.

Perhaps your equipment is faulty or something is wrong but a proper good quality ultrasonic cleaner (which doesn't have to cost a million pounds) will clean better than soaking something.

The vibrations cause the cleaning solution to make very fine bubbles which scrub the inside of passageways like the pilot circuit which are impossible to clean properly without some kind of aggitation if they are clogged up badly.

These are not my pictures as I don't have any to hand, but i've sent parts off for 'professional' ultrasonic cleaning before as I don't have that level of equipment but the results were fantastic, as below.

[iDemonix]

Reckon I could ship off my new engine and dunk the entire thing in?

[thunderace]

We'll agree to disagree on this one, I can't be fucked arguing. although I will say that the solution I have is from the same manufacturer as the bath.

[iDemonix]

I'll throw a pack of Angel Cakes in to my offer?