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06-05-2011, 01:51 PM | #1 |
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cleaning pistons
Hi guys,
I have a set of hypereutectic pistons I'm putting up for sale but I would like to clean them up first. What is a good cleaning agent and procedure for doing this? The faces have some patches of heavy carbon build up I would like to remove. Thanks for the input. -steve
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06-05-2011, 05:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: cleaning pistons
Brake clean?
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06-05-2011, 06:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: cleaning pistons
Parts solvent works good with a soft bristle brush.
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06-05-2011, 08:25 PM | #4 |
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Re: cleaning pistons
soak them in trans fluid overnight and wipe clean in 24 hours
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06-05-2011, 09:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: cleaning pistons
Thanks for the suggestions guys. A few of these are pretty scaly. After soaking will a soft bristle brush in a drill be too rough?
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06-05-2011, 09:20 PM | #6 |
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Re: cleaning pistons
In trans fluid after 24 hours it will come off with your wifes toothbrush
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06-05-2011, 09:26 PM | #7 |
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Re: cleaning pistons
Thanks, I'll let you explain it to her.
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06-06-2011, 12:19 AM | #8 | |
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Re: cleaning pistons
Quote:
http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/Pistonkleen.html |
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06-06-2011, 08:31 AM | #9 |
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Re: cleaning pistons
interesting, thanks.
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06-07-2011, 12:33 AM | #10 |
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Re: cleaning pistons
GM top engine cleaner works well.
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