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    crosbyman
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      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1DtY2VwSyY

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      #208822
      Monte NZ
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        Thanks for that Crosybyman……….it certainly works well……brilliant!!

        Monte NZ

        #208826
        crosbyman
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          I am going to try it out myself on a problematic 9.5hp carb

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          #208827
          amuller
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            Thanks. That is very cool.

            I have an ultrasonic cleaner picked up at a scrapyard, but it doesn’t seem to have nearly the cleaning power this sander setup has.

            #208873
            outboardnut
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              Isn’t CLR too strong to use on a carb?

              #208876
              h20lew
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                I’d be curious to see what 1 hour just sitting in the CLR looks like compared to 1 hour with CLR and the vibration. Or what the standard carb solvent in the 1 gallon can would do with or without vibration. I recall reading somewhere that vibration does not equal ultrasonic and that the ultrasonic creates small bubbles which help in the cleaning action which simple vibration does not make…. but you have to admit, whatever is happening, those parts sure are getting clean in the video.

                #208926
                BRENT BERGEN
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                  Isn’t CLR too strong to use on a carb?

                  That’s a good question. The results are impressive, but CLR contains 5-18% Lactic Acid, according to the Safety Data Sheet, and the acid will take it’s toll on aluminum if left in too long. CLR is only recommended for stainless steel and chrome.

                  https://clrbrands.com/proline/Jelmar/media/sds/proline/CLR-PRO-SDS-64P0216-1-16-19.pdf

                  The guy in the video said he only left the part in for 1 Hour and 15 Minutes. An overnight treatment may destroy the aluminum, but who knows.

                  I have used Phosphoric Acid, in a controlled manner, to clean up cylinder head water jackets when they have stubborn heavy aluminum oxidation. The exposure time is no more than 30 Minutes though, and it can be a useful tool. Opinions will vary.

                  For carburetors, there are so many Aluminum safe detergent products that work well such as Pine Sol or Simple Green mixed with hot water. Everyone seems to like a particular mix, but 50/50 Pine Sol and water works well for an overnight cleaning, and it’s better for the environment than carburetor cleaner.

                  At any rate, this is a really interesting idea.

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                  #208962
                  sydinnj
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                    Actually you have to watch leaving aluminum in simple green, cleaning and rinsing has not been a problem for me but left to soak can be another issue. make sure you can submerge the whole part. so it changes shades all at the same time I have a fastwin prop that has a line now running around it where the water line was

                    #208988
                    amuller
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                      Actually you have to watch leaving aluminum in simple green, cleaning and rinsing has not been a problem for me but left to soak can be another issue. make sure you can submerge the whole part. so it changes shades all at the same time I have a fastwin prop that has a line now running around it where the water line was

                      I would think so. Most of these strong detergents are quite alkaline and would attach aluminum if given sufficient opportunity.

                      What about zinc alloy’s? (“pot metal”)

                      #208996
                      outbdnut2
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                        I like the concept! I’m thinking parts that are oily/greasy, like lower gearcase parts, or a lot of old car engine parts, could be cleaned that way using kerosene, which I use all the time with an old paintbrush to clean parts. I’m thinking there should be a way of locking the cap on the jar so the vibration can’t start to unscrew the cap. Any ideas?
                        Dave

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