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Hi;
I am salvaging some parts from a couple of Metros. I have removed two HIF carbs both of which have corrosion on the outside and need a lot of cleaning.
What are the best methods for cleaning up and restoring these carbs to sell?
Carb Cleaner Spray?
White Vinegar?
I don't have access to a soda blaster but do have access to an ultrasonic cleaner.
Thanks
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I've heard good reports about ultrasonic cleaning for parts like carbs, but I haven't tried it myself. Sadly when Aldi had them, they didn't look big enough to get anything worthwhile in.
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Aug 10, 2018 15:16:08 GMT
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My brother tried an ultrasonic cleaner on carbs. It will loosen dirt, but the carb will not look nice clean and restored after. I think the carbs you see that look like new have been aqua blasted.
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Wilk
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Aug 10, 2018 20:44:54 GMT
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My brother tried an ultrasonic cleaner on carbs. It will loosen dirt, but the carb will not look nice clean and restored after. I think the carbs you see that look like new have been aqua blasted. Agreed. I have an ultrasonic tank. It's large enough to get a full set of 4 bike carbs in without striping them down. I used proper carb cleaning solution which leaves the aluminium dull and dark grey in colour |
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If it can be fixed with a hammer, then it must be an electrical fault
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Aug 11, 2018 11:30:16 GMT
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Ultrasonic cleaning will remove the crud inside and out.
For the outside some solvol/autosol or similar ,very fine wire wool followed by simple buffing cloth and loads of elbow grease.
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Needs a bigger hammer mate.......
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