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Ultrasonic cleaner

CRittaler
Just picked up a 30L ultrasonic cleaner for my shop.  This should make cleaning car parts much easier.



First up is the Carter YF off the '57 Chevy flat bed.

I will be building a new workbench in the spring so that my work from home office benches aren't cluttered with car shop stuff.
Chris
1985 Ford F250 XLT SuperCab
ZF5-42 swapped 460 hot fuel, factory AC.
Part way through 4WD swap.

1988 Suzuki Samurai -- Daily Driver
1968 Dodge Dart -- Project car
1957 Chevy 4400 Flat Bed -- Collector Project
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FuzzFace2
Looks like the one my son bought.
You can set the temperature and how long it cleans for IIRC.

I have only used it 1 time and it did ok on what I was cleaning, don't remember what it was now

What do you use for liquid?
Dose it change for what you are cleaning?
Dave  ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100
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taskswap
If you can, share with us what cleaning solutions you use and how they work for you? I had one of those while I was rebuilding a Mazda 13BT engine. There were some things it didn't do (carbon deposits on the rotors) but overall I thought it was worth it. I used a (supposedly) "eco friendly" water-based detergent and always wondered how other products performed.
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1981 F-250 Custom. 6.6L V8, 4 barrel Holley carb, ARA aftermarket A/C.
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CRittaler
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FuzzFace2 wrote
Looks like the one my son bought.
You can set the temperature and how long it cleans for IIRC.

I have only used it 1 time and it did ok on what I was cleaning, don't remember what it was now

What do you use for liquid?
Dose it change for what you are cleaning?
Dave  ----

It's a VEVOR unit off of that Jungle website.  I plan on using a mixture of water and Simple Green.  That's what I've seen used online the most for carbs.  Have to watch with Aluminum as it will discolor it.

It is supposed to change depending on what you're cleaning.  Depends on what the material is.  I would have to look up what's safe for whatever I'm cleaning, but I plan to only be cleaning dirty car parts.

Something that can be done is to fill the majority of the unit with water/dish soap, then if you need stronger you put whatever you're cleaning in a heavy duty sealable bag or container with the solvent you want to use and submerge the container or nearly submerge it in the water/dish soap solution.

The ultrasonic waves will pass through the container and agitate the harsher solution.  At least that is what I have read.  I haven't owned one of these before.
Chris
1985 Ford F250 XLT SuperCab
ZF5-42 swapped 460 hot fuel, factory AC.
Part way through 4WD swap.

1988 Suzuki Samurai -- Daily Driver
1968 Dodge Dart -- Project car
1957 Chevy 4400 Flat Bed -- Collector Project
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CRittaler
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taskswap wrote
If you can, share with us what cleaning solutions you use and how they work for you? I had one of those while I was rebuilding a Mazda 13BT engine. There were some things it didn't do (carbon deposits on the rotors) but overall I thought it was worth it. I used a (supposedly) "eco friendly" water-based detergent and always wondered how other products performed.

I plan on starting with water/Simple Green HD as that is what I've read online is effective for carbs.  I've also read about people using Pinsol and rinsing really well.

If I didn't use the heat option I'm sure I could use mineral spirits, but the heater increases the effectiveness a lot apparently.
Chris
1985 Ford F250 XLT SuperCab
ZF5-42 swapped 460 hot fuel, factory AC.
Part way through 4WD swap.

1988 Suzuki Samurai -- Daily Driver
1968 Dodge Dart -- Project car
1957 Chevy 4400 Flat Bed -- Collector Project
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FuzzFace2
Think I also used Simple Green & water for what ever I was cleaning as I dont remember what that was at this time

I also heard of SG turning some types of metal black.
Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100
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CRittaler
FuzzFace2 wrote
Think I also used Simple Green & water for what ever I was cleaning as I dont remember what that was at this time

I also heard of SG turning some types of metal black.
Dave ----

I think the discoloration is with Aluminum if it's left in too long.  I've also read that it's different with the simple green and simple green HD.  I'm still researching it all to decide what I want to use.
Chris
1985 Ford F250 XLT SuperCab
ZF5-42 swapped 460 hot fuel, factory AC.
Part way through 4WD swap.

1988 Suzuki Samurai -- Daily Driver
1968 Dodge Dart -- Project car
1957 Chevy 4400 Flat Bed -- Collector Project