Cleaning carbon off pistons

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03-26-2008, 11:01 AM

Tim_WS6

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Cleaning carbon off pistons

I took apart my extra shortblock and i want to clean the carbon buildup off the pistons. What would i use to do this?

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03-26-2008, 11:31 PM

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Razor blade and allot of time. Then vacuum everything out of each cylinder.

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03-26-2008, 11:55 PM

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degreaser brake cleaner! or solvent machine!

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03-27-2008, 12:23 AM

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Brillo pad (spelling?) and some engine degreaser and WD-40. Came off very fast and didnt mess up the pistons. They were out of the car so this made it easy, but i think you are in the same boat aswell. I did 1 piston to show the flycut and it took about 3 minutes and 2 Brillo pads.