Cleaning FAST Intake

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Mar 9, 2012 | 01:33 PM

blkbird

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Cleaning FAST Intake

Was wondering, which is the best method to clean a FAST intake without messing up the rope gasket? Will simple green do the job? Thanks.

Mar 9, 2012 | 02:18 PM

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Simple Green is pretty caustic and if used should be used diluted, and rinsed thoroughly soon after application. I would use detergent (dishwashing liquid or Tide).

Mar 9, 2012 | 03:04 PM

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Was wondering, which is the best method to clean a FAST intake without messing up the rope gasket? Will simple green do the job? Thanks.

are you talking about taking it apart or leaving it together?

Mar 9, 2012 | 08:25 PM

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Leaving it together. Ill take it apart if I have to but would rather not.

Mar 9, 2012 | 08:49 PM

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just get some of that purple power degreaser, dilute it 10 to 1 (10 parts water 1 part degreaser) and spray it in there (the 10 parts water being hot), and then wash it out with hot water. that is how i cleaned mine when i bought it used

Mar 9, 2012 | 10:31 PM

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Nothing I used would break down all the burnt on oil in mine. I had to take it apart and sand everything off, but the gasket didn't rip. After I saw all that **** I bought a catch can.