Ultrasonic cleaner

[andye30m3]

Does anyone use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean engine parts?

I've recently bought one to see how well they work, run a couple of grubby external parts through with water and a splash of ferry liquid which in fairness once up to temperature seams to get rid of most of the oils and grease that has built up over 25 years.

I was going to try and put some valves and other internal bits though in a couple off weeks but an not expecting the water and washing up liquid to do much, what detergents to people find work well?

[Bodo]

for carburettors and engine parts, i use tickopur tr13. it#s pretty aggressive though - for tin, it should be lower dosed and rinsed in clean water quickly.

https://bandelin.com/produkte/praeparate-fuer-die-...

[andye30m3]

Cheers r60 looks like the best for internal parts so will give that ago

[GliderRider]

If you don't want to fill the whole tank with solvent, put the component to be cleaned in the smallest glass jar that will hold it and fill that with solvent. Put the jar in the tank and fill the remaining space with water. The glass will transmit the ultrasonic energy.

Don't use solvents with a very low flashpoint such as petrol, only use Jizer etc.