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> Cleaning cylinder, what to use to not damage
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post May 1 2013, 09:49 PM
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the top lip of the inside of the cylinder has some carbon buildup and i would like to clean this off before reassembling on the engine tomorrow with Ethan. How should i go about cleaning this (see pic) as to not damage the rest of the surfaces? Thanks!

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post May 1 2013, 10:34 PM
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carb cleaner and a scotch bright pad
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post May 1 2013, 11:00 PM
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I'll give that a shot right now, i have both of those products in my garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) thanks
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post May 1 2013, 11:31 PM
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If the carb cleaner doesnt work, ATF works awesome. The extremely high detergent in ATF helps break it down.
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post May 2 2013, 12:55 AM
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If the carb cleaner doesnt work, ATF works awesome. The extremely high detergent in ATF helps break it down.


I may have some ATF, I'll have to look in my box of fluids! the carb cleaner did so-so, i also only had the Mr. clean magic erasers on hand, and i think the scotch bright has a little more bite to it so ill be grabbing one of those tomorrow too. Must have them ready before you come over!
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post May 2 2013, 05:08 AM
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Try Windex All Surface cleaner, It cleans the burnt -on carbon off the glass on my wood stove.
Carb cleaner & lacquer thinner wouldn't touch it.
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Seriously tough deposits can be removed with a ridge reamer. Can rent at a tool rental place, uses a hand drill. Did you hone that cylinder? looks pretty shiny.
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post May 2 2013, 08:49 PM
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Alright, so I got a scotch bright tough scrub pad and it worked like a charm!! Tried the windex but it left a weird residue while i was scrubbing and the carb cleaner worked fine so i stuck with that.

bulitt, the cylinders dont have many miles on them from what i can tell, those hone lines are the original ones!

Thanks for the help guys

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post May 3 2013, 05:35 AM
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QUOTE(jpanzer51 @ May 2 2013, 07:08 AM) *

Try Windex All Surface cleaner, It cleans the burnt -on carbon off the glass on my wood stove.
Carb cleaner & lacquer thinner wouldn't touch it.

Try Easy Off stove cleaner, works best when fireplace is worm to med hot. Bob


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