82 carb jetting

[Rick G]

I've heard of simple green and 409 being used as carb cleaners. Yamaha makes water based carb cleaner, too. But I will stick with Berrymans , I just invested in a gallon (30.00 ) to top up my dip tank. At this point I'm not interested in experimenting with various carb dips.

[hydra10]

Alright, got the accelerator pump working, the ball weight was stuck, used a pin and voila! Soaked em in my ultrasonic cleaner for four sets of 8 minutes with heat and lots of simple green. Blew out all the passages with an air compressor after. If that doesn't loosen whats in there, I don't know what will. Working on the other carb at the moment. Hopefully that cures my woes.

[fret not]

The Berryman's Carb Cleaner I have is not the same as it used to be.  Doesn't smell the same and doesn't cut dirt and grime as well either.

[Rick G]

I'm not referring to Berrymans carb spray . But to the dip , which comes in 1 , 2 and 5 gallon cans. It depends which state you buy it in . I bought a 2 gallon in WA. and it was labeled"Not for sale in the State of California" By that statement,I knew it would be good stuff and it was.
The carb dip in AZ. seems to be the same quality.
A while back our local Auto Zone  got a shipment of carb spray, that was intended for CA., it cleaned nothing , it was a thin red oil. We returned it and requested  the AZ. product.

No offence to those in CA. But you could not pay me to live there, for this and many other reasons. (I lived there for 37 years, so I know the place)

[Cdnlouie]

Good work hydra! That's the item.  ;)

[fret not]

Yeah, I was referring to the dip, as sold in California.  So that's what happened to it.  (SIGH ::) ??? :police:

[Lucky]

I use straight mineral spirits in my heated ultrasonic. It stinks though. Sinci I do small engine repair, it keeps away those pesky onlookers and children! Lol!


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[The Prophet of Doom]

I use straight mineral spirits in my heated ultrasonic. It stinks though. Sinci I do small engine repair, it keeps away those pesky onlookers and children! Lol!


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Follow this advice at your peril.  I have a friend who was doing this with small machine parts.  It exploded and took off half his face and both his hands. 

Here is one ultrasonic machine's warning...

What cleaning solution shouldn't I use?
Flammables or solutions with low flash points should never be used. The energy released by cavitation is converted to heat and kinetic energy, generating high temperature gradients in the solution, and can create hazardous conditions with flammable liquids. Acids, bleach and bleach by-products should generally be avoided, but may be used with indirect cleaning in a proper indirect cleaning container, such as a glass beaker, and appropriate care. Acid and bleach will damage stainless steel tanks, and/or create hazardous conditions.

[Lucky]

Interesting. Mine actually said in the instructions that methylated spirits & solvents should only be used with proper ventilation. (inferring that it was ok to use them) before reading that I had planned on using simple green. My machine is UL listed. I wonder if it passed more stringent criteria?


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[The Prophet of Doom]

What can I say? I've looked at the manuals for probably a dozen ultrasonic leaners and ALL of them have warnings about not using flammables and solvents.  Yours must have very special design, or you misread the instructions and are going to blow yourself up.  If you kill yourself can I have your cafe vision?  For the rest of us I thing the warnings still apply  ...

Harbourfreight
Warning: use only lukewarm water.  do not use penetrating oils in the ultrasonic cleaner as they may damage the cleaner and any materials being cleaned.  never use volatile solvents, gasoline, or other flammable liquids.

Labequip
Do not ever use alcohol, gasoline or flammable solutions.  Doing so could cause a fire or explosion.  Use only water-based solutions.

Cole Palmer
Never use ultrasonic cleaners with flammable solvents.

Greymills
This ultrasonic cleaner is intended for use only with non-flammable cleaning fluids compatible with the stainless steel cleaning tank. NEVER use a flammable or combustible fluid in this parts cleaner. Using a flammable or combustible fluid in this equipment may produce a hazardous condition that can result in property damage or injury to personnel.
This warning also applies to non-flammable fluids that have become contaminated with flammable or combustible materials.

I won't go on

[Rikugun]

Isn't methylated spirits more like denatured alcohol whereas mineral spirits is a petroleum distallate? Either way I wouldn't feel comfortable using them but to each their own. The fumes alone are enough of a deterrent.

I'm sure there are several HF models but this one says several times to use water only. I would think all there models probably carry the same warnings though. I saw no mention of any other accepted liquid to be used in the water tank.
http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/3000-3999/3305.pdf
See number 5 and (in bold) 7 under "General and Specific Safety Precautions". Also, under "Inspection and Maintenance" it warns not to use flammable or corrosive liquids to clean the water tank.

Anyone using flammable solvents should keep in mind these things get very hot. The heat function some models employ (as far as I know) is only to give the process a jump start. The cavitation process involved supplies a lot of heat all by itself. The one I used had no auto shut off and when I checked on it at some point there was steam coming off the liquid. If the auto shut off feature is the only thing standing between you and disaster, I'd be certain your garage port and shed insurance are paid up. ???  :D