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July 16, 2020 at 3:57 pm #208769
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1DtY2VwSyY
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July 16, 2020 at 6:31 pm #208822Thanks for that Crosybyman……….it certainly works well……brilliant!!
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July 16, 2020 at 7:53 pm #208826I am going to try it out myself on a problematic 9.5hp carb
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July 16, 2020 at 8:01 pm #208827Thanks. 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.
July 17, 2020 at 8:13 am #208873Isn’t CLR too strong to use on a carb?
July 17, 2020 at 8:47 am #208876I’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.
July 17, 2020 at 1:44 pm #208926Isn’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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July 17, 2020 at 10:09 pm #208962Actually 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
July 18, 2020 at 9:10 am #208988Actually 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”)
July 18, 2020 at 11:07 am #208996I 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?
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