questions about ultrasonic carb cleaning with Simple Green

[jabcb]

Have the large Harbor Freight ultrasonic cleaner & am going to clean GT380 carbs later this week.

Have read pro & con forum postings about using Simple Green.

Some use the regular Simple Green available at Walmart.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Simple-Green- ... ner/870632" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Simple-Green- ... n/19684734" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Some have said that the regular Simple Green is harmful to aluminum, and instead use Simple Green Pro HD available at HomeDepot:
The Pro HD version lists use in ultrasonic cleaning and cleaning aluminum.
http://www.simplegreen.com/products_pro_hd.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Anyone have a preference or experience with the two versions of Simple Green?

Should I use the heater?

What should I do after ultrasonic cleaning? (rinse with water & dry with compressed air) (coat with WD40) ...

[oldjapanesebikes]

Anyone have a preference or experience with the two versions of Simple Green?.

I've always just used the readily available one - probably at about a 5:1 mix with water and a dash of malt vinegar. And before starting I usually rinse them down with brake wash to get heavy grease/oil off first.

Should I use the heater?.

I always do - but I also don't usually leave things in very long - try it both ways.

What should I do after ultrasonic cleaning? (rinse with water & dry with compressed air) (coat with WD40) ...

Yes - I do all three. Sometimes I do get 'fogging' on the castings - I rub them down with a nylon Scotchpad as required, or I have used a home made soda blaster to good effect.

[jabcb]

Thanks.

What's a dash?

Just a bit of amusement on the malt vinegar. My contribution to preparing Easter dinner was to locate & purchase malt vinegar.

[oldjapanesebikes]

What's a dash?

Well, certainly more than a smidgeon, but less than a good dollop - on my Harbor Freight unit, I suppose about two drams, but I have to admit that I don't actually measure it.