whytryz28

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Got my heads disassembled and pressure washed them pretty good to get the thick grim off. Now how do I go about cleaning the bottom surface? I used a wire wheel (pic of similar below) to get some of the carbon off, didnt want to get too much into (didnt get into the chambers yet). Was wondering If i could use it on the head or switch to something else?

Used to working with Iron heads, so Aluminum are a different ball game for me.

Pic of head (drive I think)

Edit: Sorry for the big pic, still dont know how to work my iphone lol
Same thing

RamAir95TA

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Do NOT use a steel wheel on an aluminum head. Very bad idea.

I have found that Hi-Solv is amazing at cleaning heads. Brake cleaner will also work.

SoxXpupPeT

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that wire wheel might damage the aluminum... dont use to harsh of a chemical because it can eat away the aluminum.... strip them and sand blast them

robsquikz28

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clean them up real good and use a plastic razor blade, brakekleen and lots of time and effort to get that head real clean

whytryz28

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Yeah was a bit iffy on the wire wheel. I have some Purple Power, would that be ok to use? Also some scoth brite pads?

1badzee

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I used brake parts cleaner and scotch brite pads. Cleaned them up VERY well

SpeedDensityZ

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Brake cleaner and something to scrape the gasket surface. Elbow grease.

SS RRR

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A wire wheel? Please do not do this. Solvents are great, straight edge razor blade works. I've always used a plastic scouring pad, straight edge razor blade and brake cleaner.
That wire wheel is fine for the block as long as you keep it away from the pistons.

STOCKTA

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OVEN CLEANER OVEN CLEANER OVEN CLEANER

After getting sick of sandblasting intakes then having to thread tap clean all of the debris's out I tried oven cleaner. This is after I even tried soaking intakes in a parts cleaner full of pure diesel fuel with not much luck. I will never use brake cleaner or any solvent ever again, this stuff just melts off the sludge.

whytryz28

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Will try this out

speed_demon24

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Gasket remover dissolved the carbon on my pistons.

Matts94Z28

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Aluminum wheel cleaner works great.

brucer

eagle one aluminum wheel cleaner or wd40 and a scotch brite pad..

i use a 90degree grinder and hit the valves with the little scotchbrite pads on the grinder, then i take a piece of sand paper and knock down the sharp edges on the combustion chambers..

brucer

you could always try flying insect repellent and gojo hand cleaner .. LOL check out the picture

WS Sick

If you use oven cleaner make sure to oil the moving parts afterwards, oxidation sets in real quick after oven cleaner.

z_speedfreak

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eh I brought em to my machinist and had him blast em for me, I brought him a 6pack but he didnt want any money so I slipped a 20 under his calender/schedule thing.
good tip I know lol

Speed Density

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I cant think of the name off the top of my head but its a gasket remover. It burns everything it touches, including skin/paint and works great for cylinder head cleanup. That along with break cleaner and you'll be squeaky clean.

Johnny-LT1-runner

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In my experience Purple Power instantly dissolved the grime and washed it away without any elbow grease needed.

monster81

BBQ Grill Cleaner

94redz28

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I used purple power and a scotch brite roloc disc at low speed and it made easy work of the grime and carbon.