I have a half dozen old carbs including thermoquads I will be rebuilding. Anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner on a thermoquad? If so what solution did you use in the cleaner?
No to using the ultrasonic cleaner? Bad experience or just haven't tried one?Thanks but No! LOL! I do like a good TQ and have done several rebuilds that were a screaming success. I really need to get a running “Mule motor” back into action for “Fooling around purposes.”
Respect for anyone that at least tries to use them instead of chunking them. When set up right there isn't a better street carb IMO.The reply was to the “TQ expert” comment.
I can’t abide by that myself. I do like a TQ and I like them on the street - street strip cars.
I used to, but I've since gotten out of the carburetor bidness. I thank you kindly, though.I understand @RustyRatRod was pretty handy with the T-Quad, too.
Great advice here! I agree and use same solution except for simple green. Had my sons kitty cat carb that wouldn’t stay clean. Ultrasonic cleaned parts I couldn’t get to. Great tool to have! As George j says too long may change color!I use distilled Water and Pine-Sol.
2 gallons water to 1 ounce of Pine-Sol.
Get water hot with the Ultrasonic cleaner then put the carb in.
Don't put your hands In the solution with the Ultrasonic Running, it's hard on your bones.
Do it outside or your whole garage will smell like Pine-Sol.
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Do 15 minutes at a time and keep an eye on it. Old aluminum carb in too long and they start turning dark gray / black.
Have to help some of the tough spots along with little scrapers and brushes between soaks.
It takes care, blow compressed air through all the small holes, if they are plugged get the little wires out, then a final soak.
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These are the newer Shinny finish Edelbrocks ^^^. They clean up easy compared to the non coated early aluminum carbs.
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I use distilled Water and Pine-Sol.
2 gallons water to 1 ounce of Pine-Sol.
Get water hot with the Ultrasonic cleaner then put the carb in.
Don't put your hands In the solution with the Ultrasonic Running, it's hard on your bones.
Do it outside or your whole garage will smell like Pine-Sol.
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Do 15 minutes at a time and keep an eye on it. Old aluminum carb in too long and they start turning dark gray / black.
Have to help some of the tough spots along with little scrapers and brushes between soaks.
It takes care, blow compressed air through all the small holes, if they are plugged get the little wires out, then a final soak.
These are the newer Shinny finish Edelbrocks ^^^. They clean up easy compared to the non coated early aluminum carbs.
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What ultrasonic cleaner are you using?
That's the exact one I have and it won't clean a fresh, wet turd. It even passes the tin foil test. You name it and I've tried it for cleaning solution. I've had good luck with soda blasting, though.10 liter, big enough to get 4 bbl carb bodies into.
Here is the exact same one I use. For sale on e-bay, out of California.
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are you talking about the corrosion or embedded dirt/filth on the alum. surfaces or the scuzz of the internal passageways?That's the exact one I have and it won't clean a fresh, wet turd. It even passes the tin foil test. You name it and I've tried it for cleaning solution. I've had good luck with soda blasting, though.
That's the exact one I have and it won't clean a fresh, wet turd. It even passes the tin foil test. You name it and I've tried it for cleaning solution. I've had good luck with soda blasting, though.
That's the exact one I have and it won't clean a fresh, wet turd. It even passes the tin foil test. You name it and I've tried it for cleaning solution. I've had good luck with soda blasting, though.