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    #16
    Hmmm, Interesting. Though I doubt it would ignite it. I have to think that they HAVE to caution it because of ANY possibility of it. A light switch is an ignition source. I'm not saying I am GOING to use Acetone, in a sonic cleaner, nor am I saying anybody should. Acetone in a bucket overnight does a fantastic job on it's own. The Ultra-Sonic Cleaners with heat, (that I have seen) have a temp adjustment dial. With something as strong as an Acetone, you really wouldn't need heat. Either way, if I ever get one, I would use it outside, and not worry much about it...
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      #17
      Don't forget that with the CV carbs there are rubber throttle shaft seals that don't get removed. Regular carb dip can damage the seals, but acetone would be even worse.
      Ed

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        #18
        Originally posted by Nessism View Post
        Don't forget that with the CV carbs there are rubber throttle shaft seals that don't get removed. Regular carb dip can damage the seals, but acetone would be even worse.
        That is some important information. I was not aware of that at all. Will have to check my other carbs as well before doing anything like that. Thanks Ed, probably just saved me from a disastrous adventure.
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          #19
          So I have the first set for the Ultrasonic Cleaner going with the heat feature on. Timer can be set for a max of 480 SECONDS ( 8 minutes ) per cycle. I aired to the side of caution and am using a hot dose of dish soap and water. Now the question is just how many 8 minute runs do you guys think is enough to get the tiny passages adequately cleaned? I was thinking 3 cycles to start with.
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            #20
            On my VM carbs that had been sitting for about 3 years it took about 5-6 8 minute cycles using a heated Pine-Sol solution. But they were really gunked up!
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              #21
              Chuck, that sounds about right to start, more time doesn't hurt obviously, how hot did you set the heater?

              I use 50C (122F)

              The water does matter, especially if there is a lot of minerals in it, I always use distilled water, Walmart about $2.00 for a gallon.

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                #22
                No temp adjustment on this tub. I would need to find a thermometer to know its actual setting.
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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