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Re: [Healeys] Cleaner

To: Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaner
From: George Marinos via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
Date: Fri, 13 May 2022 17:25:47 -0400
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Perhaps it is not standard, I once used a torch on a removed SU to loosen  
somthing.  The fuel/fumes still in it ignited.  When the flames subsided and my 
1st degree burns were no worse for wear, the carbs looked perfect.  All of the 
crud burned away.  Not suggesting this process but hey, it worked for me.

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> On May 13, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> I used it to clean carbs off my old Honda motorcycle last winter.
> However the first one broke its heat cycle on its second use so I took it 
> back for another one. It worked OK but not as good as one you find in a motor 
> or machine shop. And it must be disassembled as well as possible but it still 
> requires manual effort
> 
> Regards,
> Richard C
> BN7 #440
> 
>> On May 13, 2022, at 14:38, Don via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all 
>>   Has anyone used the ultrasonic cleaner offered by Harbor Freight to clean 
>> SU carb parts . I know size is everything. Iâ??m looking at HD8 carbs that 
>> have sat for 20 years. . The cleaner is a 2.5 ltr size . $85  I can take the 
>> carbs apart and see if they fit . If they donâ??t Iâ??ll just bring it back 
>> . I wonder what Joe Curto would think ?   Other wise Iâ??ll be using a moto 
>> tool with small wire brushes. And cans of carb spray cleaner. 
>> Any thoughts would be appreciated. 
>> 
>>        Don ,  1967 BJ 8 
>> 
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