Cleaing Aluminum Cylinder Heads

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12-19-2006, 07:00 AM

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Cleaing Aluminum Cylinder Heads

Has anyone found an effective way to clean used and disassembled heads? Last time I put them in an ultrasonic tank but I no longer have access to the tank. I was thinking of a pressure washer. What does anyone else use?

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12-19-2006, 05:09 PM

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I'd try the pressure washer, or the good ol' soak with simple green or maybe brake cleaner (less fun for your lungs!)

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12-19-2006, 05:19 PM

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Ive used brake cleaner and acetone on a rag plenty of times with no problems... As long as youre replacing the valve seals.

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12-19-2006, 05:46 PM

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Yes, they are completely bare at this point. The ultrasonices was great because it cleaned the whole head, including the cooling jackets

That's why I was thinking the power washer might give me the same affect when done.

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