Carburetor Cleaning

nancejd · 03-27-2012, 06:21 PM

So it has become time to clean the carb on the '77 TS250 that I'm working on (it runs, but won't idle).

I'm planning on picking up one of those heated ultrasonic cleaners from Harbor Freight tomorrow, but I'm wondering, what to use as a cleaning solution? The stuff Harbor Freight sells isn't safe for aluminum.

james1300 · 03-27-2012, 06:38 PM

The stuff H.F. sells is a powder as well. Use a liquid carb. soak. Like Berryman's carb soak. Comes in a 1 gallon can. Get it at Oreilly's auto parts. Is the ultra sonic cleaner made to clean carb parts or jewelry?

jkester92 · 03-27-2012, 06:38 PM

Go to your local auto parts and buy a gallon of "Berrymans" cleaner and soak your parts overnight, done. about $25.00

nancejd · 03-27-2012, 06:40 PM

The cleaner is plastic. I'm a little leary of dumping carb cleaner in it. There have been a few threads with people suggesting the ultrasonic cleaner, but I haven't seen what they use for a cleaning solution.

jkester92 · 03-27-2012, 06:41 PM

Wow,james1300 we posted at the same time, I think we could be twins

james1300 · 03-27-2012, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by nancejd

The cleaner is plastic. I'm a little leary of dumping carb cleaner in it. There have been a few threads with people suggesting the ultrasonic cleaner, but I haven't seen what they use for a cleaning solution.

Then don't spend $70.00 if you don't have to.
Soak the parts in Berrymans FIRST. Then determan if you need to ultra sonic clean.

james1300 · 03-27-2012, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by jkester92

Wow,james1300 we posted at the same time, I think we could be twins

Mom liked you best!

Andy Capp · 03-27-2012, 06:48 PM

I'm sure it will work a glam but you might get more than you bargained for if you use the heater. Berrymans has a flash point of 140F!!!! So nothing combustible unless you can switch off the heater.

Or you might try soaking dismantled parts in berrymans and then putting it in the bath with a mild detergent?

james1300 · 03-27-2012, 06:53 PM

Holy Cow! Good to know about Berrymans!

nancejd · 03-27-2012, 06:59 PM

Yeah, if I go the Ultrasonic route, the whole point seems to be to avoid caustic chemicals. The question though then would be what to use for detergent? I'm guessing it wouldn't be dish washing detergent for instance.

I might just go the Berryman's dip route. I'm familiar with that, I was just thinking that with the cleaner, it would be one less thing I have to get rid of at the Hazmat dump eventually.

courier11sec · 03-27-2012, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by nancejd

Yeah, if I go the Ultrasonic route, the whole point seems to be to avoid caustic chemicals. The question though then would be what to use for detergent? I'm guessing it wouldn't be dish washing detergent for instance.

I might just go the Berryman's dip route. I'm familiar with that, I was just thinking that with the cleaner, it would be one less thing I have to give to the neighbors ferret eventually.

Fixed.

Rippn · 03-27-2012, 07:04 PM

soak overnight in DIET COLA... SERIOUSLY, the raunchy'r brand the better...
give it to the nieghbor kids when yer done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE and clean, Ripp'n

KevinD · 03-27-2012, 07:07 PM

But if you use the cola, then you'll need the ultrasonic detergent bath to clean off the cola!

KevinD

kdo58 · 03-27-2012, 07:10 PM

soak it berrymans for the ultra sonic cleaner.

courier11sec · 03-27-2012, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Rippn

soak overnight in DIET COLA... SERIOUSLY, the raunchy'r brand the better...
give it to the nieghbor kids when yer done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE and clean, Ripp'n

Green dot.

james1300 · 03-28-2012, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by nancejd

Yeah, if I go the Ultrasonic route, the whole point seems to be to avoid caustic chemicals. The question though then would be what to use for detergent? I'm guessing it wouldn't be dish washing detergent for instance.

I might just go the Berryman's dip route. I'm familiar with that, I was just thinking that with the cleaner, it would be one less thing I have to get rid of at the Hazmat dump eventually.

You could use 'Berrymans' in a smaller can for the brass parts
Soak them in a small glass.
Then soak the carb body, after you have removed everything.
In this 'Yamaha' brand carb. soak. It's mixed 50/50 with water.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outdoor/...22/detail.aspx
I'm not sure how flammable it is.

dragracer1951 · 03-28-2012, 04:45 PM

I used to use the Yamaha stuff mixed 50/50 and bring it to almost a boil. Not quite.
20 min of that and "Ding, fries are done"...
Do it outside.

james1300 · 03-28-2012, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

I used to use the Yamaha stuff mixed 50/50 and bring it to almost a boil. Not quite.
20 min of that and "Ding, fries are done"...
Do it outside.

Was that for the brass or, the carb body?
You say 'used to use Yamaha stuff'. What do you use now?
Could the Yamaha stuff be used in a Ultra Sonic, heated machine?
Do you think the Yamaha stuff would harm the plastic bowl used in the Ultra Sonic cleaner?

LivnLife4Fun · 03-29-2012, 05:57 AM

I've read that pine-sol works pretty good...

dragracer1951 · 03-30-2012, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by james1300

Was that for the brass or, the carb body?
You say 'used to use Yamaha stuff'. What do you use now?
Could the Yamaha stuff be used in a Ultra Sonic, heated machine?
Do you think the Yamaha stuff would harm the plastic bowl used in the Ultra Sonic cleaner?

I disassemble the carb completely and put in everything except the rubber parts.
I've had a number of friends tell me it's fine for rubber.
I don't know if it'll kill your plastic bowl because mine's stainless. But I've put plastic parts in this stuff. Depends I guess.
I started using agetene because it's faster. The same precautions apply.


03-27-2012, 06:21 PM	#1
nancejd Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2007 From: Snohomish, WA I Ride: 2007 ZX10R, 1981 CB750, 1977 TS250	Carburetor Cleaning So it has become time to clean the carb on the '77 TS250 that I'm working on (it runs, but won't idle). I'm planning on picking up one of those heated ultrasonic cleaners from Harbor Freight tomorrow, but I'm wondering, what to use as a cleaning solution? The stuff Harbor Freight sells isn't safe for aluminum. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-27-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	The stuff H.F. sells is a powder as well. Use a liquid carb. soak. Like Berryman's carb soak. Comes in a 1 gallon can. Get it at Oreilly's auto parts. Is the ultra sonic cleaner made to clean carb parts or jewelry? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 03-27-2012 at 06:44 PM..


03-27-2012, 06:38 PM	#3
jkester92 Chicken Strips Joined: Aug 2007 From: WOODINVILLE I Ride: 08 1098R/ 06 999S/ 07 R1/ 06 ZX10	Go to your local auto parts and buy a gallon of "Berrymans" cleaner and soak your parts overnight, done. about $25.00 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-27-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
nancejd Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2007 From: Snohomish, WA I Ride: 2007 ZX10R, 1981 CB750, 1977 TS250	The cleaner is plastic. I'm a little leary of dumping carb cleaner in it. There have been a few threads with people suggesting the ultrasonic cleaner, but I haven't seen what they use for a cleaning solution. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-27-2012, 06:41 PM	#5
jkester92 Chicken Strips Joined: Aug 2007 From: WOODINVILLE I Ride: 08 1098R/ 06 999S/ 07 R1/ 06 ZX10	Wow,james1300 we posted at the same time, I think we could be twins __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-27-2012, 06:48 PM	#8
Andy Capp Superbiker Joined: Oct 2010 From: Everett, WA I Ride: 05 GSX-R750, 08 675, 72 XL250	I'm sure it will work a glam but you might get more than you bargained for if you use the heater. Berrymans has a flash point of 140F!!!! So nothing combustible unless you can switch off the heater. Or you might try soaking dismantled parts in berrymans and then putting it in the bath with a mild detergent? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Andy Capp; 03-28-2012 at 11:48 AM..


03-27-2012, 06:53 PM	#9
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Holy Cow! Good to know about Berrymans! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-27-2012, 06:59 PM	#10
nancejd Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2007 From: Snohomish, WA I Ride: 2007 ZX10R, 1981 CB750, 1977 TS250	Yeah, if I go the Ultrasonic route, the whole point seems to be to avoid caustic chemicals. The question though then would be what to use for detergent? I'm guessing it wouldn't be dish washing detergent for instance. I might just go the Berryman's dip route. I'm familiar with that, I was just thinking that with the cleaner, it would be one less thing I have to get rid of at the Hazmat dump eventually. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-27-2012, 07:04 PM	#12
Rippn Human Race Qualifier FREE and clean Joined: Apr 2007 From: soap lake wa. I Ride: 00kaw12r, 97 tls1000, 96gsxr1260 turbo freakshow, kz1300gt, 88gsxr1100, 86gsxr750, 82gsx1100ez, 79kz1300, 75 ducati750gts, 72 gt550 cafe	soak overnight in DIET COLA... SERIOUSLY, the raunchy'r brand the better... give it to the nieghbor kids when yer done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FREE and clean, Ripp'n __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-27-2012, 07:07 PM	#13
KevinD Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Suzuki DRZ400E, My Wife's Scooter	But if you use the cola, then you'll need the ultrasonic detergent bath to clean off the cola! KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-27-2012, 07:10 PM	#14
kdo58 Endorsed Joined: Oct 2009 From: Puyallup Washington I Ride: 1979 Suzuki gs850	soak it berrymans for the ultra sonic cleaner. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-28-2012, 04:45 PM	#17
dragracer1951 Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 05 KTM 625smc, 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ470SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	I used to use the Yamaha stuff mixed 50/50 and bring it to almost a boil. Not quite. 20 min of that and "Ding, fries are done"... Do it outside. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-29-2012, 05:57 AM	#19
LivnLife4Fun Licensed Joined: Feb 2010 From: Poulsbo, WA I Ride: that's right, I #^($* RIDE!!!	I've read that pine-sol works pretty good... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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