Carb Cleaning Question

[Bob372]

I've got a stupid question on cleaning a carburetor in an ultrasonic cleaner. I'm considering getting one and was wondering...

I've seen dozens of videos where they just drop it in, but aren't there a lot of air pockets in there? I always think to myself that they should spin it around after they submerge it to get the air out. Does the ultrasonic action negate the need?

Thanks.

 

[Rivets]

Simple answer, YES. Should add, google search “HOW DOES AN ULTRASONIC CLEANER WORK “. It should answer your questions.

 

[slomo]

I've got a stupid question on cleaning a carburetor in an ultrasonic cleaner. I'm considering getting one and was wondering...

I've seen dozens of videos where they just drop it in, but aren't there a lot of air pockets in there? I always think to myself that they should spin it around after they submerge it to get the air out. Does the ultrasonic action negate the need?

Thanks.

I equate them like a pressure washer car wash compared to a real hand wash on a car or truck. No comparison to a hand wash far as cleanliness goes. Ultras are not simple drop in devices and all is perfectly clean at least for carburetors. Too many tiny internal passages and such with no physical cleaning going on.

Simple garage sell hot plate, pot and Pine Sol is much cheaper and does a better job IMO. Buy what you like.

 

[Rivets]

Used an ultrasonic cleaner since they came out, probably can count on one hand when they haven’t worked for me when used properly.