Mike T Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 I am considering buying an ultrasonic cleaner to get the grime off all my 404C engine parts and I would appreciate any advice. I have a spec sheet from a Canadian-designed range of these - see attached file - and they seem pretty good although they're not as cheap as some of the ones on eBay etc. The least expensive one is $395 CAD. I'm aiming to use it on rocker arms, pushrods, throttle body, perhaps intake manifold (if I get a deep enough tank!), timing gears, distributor drive shaft, engine bearing caps, connecting rods and more. Any advice would be gratefully received. SS ULTRASONIC - SPECS.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Specs look good, but the "Canadian Designed" is a bit worrisome. If it was built in Canada I can understand the price premium, but if it's Canadian designed and built in China then I'm not sure it's worth the premium especially for a small 3L unit. You can get a decent 6L new one that's made in China for $250 shipped: https://autoparts-depot.ca/products/new-6l-ultrasonic-cleaner-stainless-steel-industry-heated-heater-w-timer-1?variant=32047320629330&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpNr4BRDYARIsAADIx9yJpwOko-7FlDNyaPMwa-cKih8xjZJvWAn6BnQgPmklS1hWyY3chIcaAowTEALw_wcB If you haven't already - I've got two friends that picked up very nice commercial ultrasonic cleaners for under $100 off kijiji. One of them looks medical grade and is heated to boot - works fantastic: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-business-industrial/dartmouth/branson-5800-ultrasonic-cleaner-3461k61/1512138426 Although shipping would be $$ https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-home-appliance/alberta/new-ultrasonic-cleaner-6-5l-with-heater-ultra/cas_1575306?channelId=101&td=nBP_6_MGE_9K6meGRSKuwcL_jjFd8DWZ1MVV5sjqFz0gvWHgifOuRIA02CJYKduwDZZ-k5qLalGmvw34Ef7muuZCMzZaIxm-anHRe0qJsNzPC-3fdK67WHM8jujJflm4k4OnAqRjr2LfjRKe2HTvsLDouu3Tut3tuW3AlxsfqczIwwvlTd4cxF5E4uciBQ8cSCCPWCA0BBuuS9oepsvSyCT_2xQOoDmlfSqaqK1QZkjpgpatZndiqwfWUVCACUHHV5hf1sF5O2CBkouGADImVhzhRcGdfkw7De5Y20Ufe7taF0n_MHXhdh241oEP7vMlaw0lJWRXOKO0Ee0-3qDAwzrkna_UkO5Re-P9AUShcrmZ7JpC6QWZdP34bZ-dl4LNKTRq1rRhSpj0bT-CVTRLMqIFs5SV16lzOtf79LWXcpLJDuc5ZD9sNurKpl6ROoY0zXlD73h-PFQUuAeYm2Xlj0qRDBGCYx5StYAq7fuotwlDiNU-t6afY4u1cv_7kXmEuXOJCYf3KKEqDeyEihFtX7QGfBXcYjtou_p5BmAeCZEBGZhYAeajWOqyuYEidQ1esFCNNZuHxE3wJLaPF4Nk7KPGb4xvXHVZ14_DdJarPgA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted July 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Thanks. The slightly worrisome thing is that these things often fail and the 2 year warranty of the one I posted the specs of would go some way to alleviating that. That company also sells the Branson units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N9TE Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hey Mike, what ever became of your ultrasonic quest? For years I've wanted one of these. Was figuring on a Branson unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted November 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hi Koll, I gave up and had the stuff I wanted cleaned vapour blasted instead of buying one of these. Cost a lot less and the job was perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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