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Old 12-14-2011, 07:55 PM
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Removing Carbon from pistons.

Just a quick FYI I found while trying to de-carbon these 2.7 pistons and valves. Permatex Gasket Remover takes off carbon quickly! 20 minutes, and a stiff brush. A Soak in hot water with Simple-Green solution [few ounces per gallon] for a day or two does the rest! I used nothing more than a toothbush. I'll have some before-and-after pics this weekend when I can find my camera. I like lo-buck, and no abrasive cleaning. The Simple-Green also seems to leave a residue that resists rust. So dont rinse and polish the part unit you are ready to use it.

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In the car put some cardboard under the exhaust exits...find your favorite bottled water and pour some in the carb. You will get some real black carbon out of the back.
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Brake cleaner has always worked for me..


And in car I usually like drawing in ATF through a vac line. And a cup or so of ATF in the gas tank also does wonder!
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OK, I upped the game today! I now have a Ghetto Hot-Tank! I bought an 18 quart roaster from Goodwill today for $5. Couple gallons of water, and about 12 oz of Simple Green. This thing is the ****! I let it simmer all day and my parts are spotless and non-toxic. Non-flammable is a plus too.
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