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Old 12-08-2013, 02:41 PM
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I'm starting an engine swap into a 59 apache. My junkyard takeout ls has carbon buildup in intake and intake ports on heads. I'd rather not pull the heads. What's the best way to clean the ports on the heads?
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I'm worried about all that carbon dropping into the cylinders as I clean the ports on the heads. Heads are on the motor. Do u just stuff a rag down port and hope u can get most of the stuff out without dumping into engine?
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if you want it done 100 percent, pull the heads and clean them seperate from the engine, plus you can clean the carbon off the pistons this way also.
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Yeah, pull the heads. It'll only cost you some gaskets and bolts.
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Pull the heads, I wouldn't want all that cleaner/dirt going into the cylinders and possibly causing a condition for cylinder scoring to occur among other things.
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Thanks for the help. I pulled heads and having them cleaned plus valve job and new springs installed. Should be ready to go in few days



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