Jump to content

Recommended Posts

I have a pair of 1 1/2" SUs which I am dismantling to rebuild as spares. The shafts have almost no play so it is a matter of cleaning and putting a new kit in them.

What is best to clean them? Something I can leave them in overnight or for a few days would be preferable if available. 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello John,

I once used the dishwasher to clean a pair SU’s. I did it while my wife was out at the hairdressers. (I knew I had several hours to myself.)
When she came back she was none the wiser. She did, however, notice the cleaned up carbs in the garage.

“They look nice and clean” she said.
“Errr… Yes, “ I replied, “I  cleaned them with Gunk and a toothbrush.”

She then said “You should have put them in the dishwasher. It would have been a lot quicker.”


It does work well, especially if you have them all in pieces. (Put the smaller pieces in a wire basket.) And DON’T use a dishwasher tablet. I believe that they can attack the aluminium.

Saying that I must have used some sort of detergent, but not sure what.
I would not recommend using Gunk though. You might have Gunk smelling plates for weeks to come.

Charlie.

Edited by Charlie D
Link to post
Share on other sites

If you know anyone with an ultrasonic bath that works a treat, paraffin and a stiff toothbrush is the poor mans way of cleaning up.

Stuart.them.

Link to post
Share on other sites
4 hours ago, stuart said:

If you know anyone with an ultrasonic bath that works a treat, paraffin and a stiff toothbrush is the poor mans way of cleaning up.

Stuart.them.

I'm with Stuart on the use of ultrasonic cleaner baths  here are some additives:-

https://www.dkultrasonic.co.uk/carburettor--engine-cleaner-ultrasonic-fluid-1-litre-104-p.asp

https://www.bestultrasonic.co.uk/carburettor-cleaner-39-c.asp

 

Moss USA used to rave about Berryman product:- 

https://www.berrymanproducts.com/products/eco-friendly-products/berryman-chem-dip-carburetor-and-parts-cleaner/

These people do to   https://www.carbibles.com/carburetor-cleaner/

 

Failing that I have great results with the aerosol stuff

https://yourcar.co.uk/best-carburettor-cleaner/

 

PS  Wear safety goggles when using.  I ended up in hospital after splashing the stuff in my eyes.  An hour of having my eyes washed out with some neutralising solution.

Edited by BlueTR3A-5EKT
Link to post
Share on other sites
1 hour ago, roy53 said:

Dose the STP aerosol spray clean up all ali parts Pete ???

Roy

In my experience, It certainly does a good cleaning job of fuel and oil staining.

Be careful not to spray it on paintwork as I suspect there could be tears

Link to post
Share on other sites
18 hours ago, Lebro said:

Great tip Peter, just ordered some for my Lidl ultrasonic cleaner

Bob

Me too!

only at the weekend i cleaned out my 20l ultrasonic cleaner, and after four or maybe five sets of motorcycle carbs it was filthy !

 

steve

Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you all. I'm going to buy an ultrasonic cleaner, I expect with two TR2s and a TR6 (plus another car if I can find the right Mk1Sprite) there will be more of this type of cleaning in the future.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Its quite surprising just how much dirt comes off of carbs, here’s my 20l after four or five sets of ( very dirty) old motorcycle carbs !

 

861AF54E-9223-4739-8D0F-DDD65A561303.jpeg

Link to post
Share on other sites

Dishwashers are fine. Thinners is good too.

Did a sump in the disshwasher prior to painting it but not sure I got away with it. Did a Boris & bluffed it out!  Should have done a second cycle with it empty afterwards!

Link to post
Share on other sites

I used detergent concentrate in warm water. The cleaner had an 8 minute timer limit but after five or so cycles the carbies were clean, not shiny.

As they had been in a shed for over 50 years and covered in layers of grime I'm pretty happy with it.

I'll buy one of the carbie concentrates and do them again.

I now need new shafts and a carbie kit.

Link to post
Share on other sites
On 5/30/2022 at 10:54 PM, BlueTR3A-5EKT said:

I'm with Stuart on the use of ultrasonic cleaner baths  here are some additives:-

https://www.dkultrasonic.co.uk/carburettor--engine-cleaner-ultrasonic-fluid-1-litre-104-p.asp

https://www.bestultrasonic.co.uk/carburettor-cleaner-39-c.asp

 

Moss USA used to rave about Berryman product:- 

https://www.berrymanproducts.com/products/eco-friendly-products/berryman-chem-dip-carburetor-and-parts-cleaner/

These people do to   https://www.carbibles.com/carburetor-cleaner/

 

Failing that I have great results with the aerosol stuff

https://yourcar.co.uk/best-carburettor-cleaner/

 

PS  Wear safety goggles when using.  I ended up in hospital after splashing the stuff in my eyes.  An hour of having my eyes washed out with some neutralising solution.

Unfortunately, these businesses don't deliver to Australia, and I can't find a distributor down here.

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Please familiarise yourself with our Terms and Conditions. By using this site, you agree to the following: Terms of Use.