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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:49 PM
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Default how should i clean the pistons
title says it all.. im getting close to pulling my heads off for some freshining. and need to know what kind of solvent or detergent to use to clean off all the carbon deposits of the pistons.

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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 02:42 AM
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You can use a wire brush attachment on the end of a drill, worked out great for me.

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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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:eek: wire wheel take metal off :eek:
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Carb cleaner. You'd be amazed what that stuff will take off.
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