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What's your favorite solvent for cleaning carbon?
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06 Dec 2021 12:33 #858689
by Dr. Gamma
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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Over the years what I have used to remove carbon from piston domes is Strypeeze paint stripper, fine stainless steel brushes, and lots of elbow grease.
I don't like to harm the shiny finish on the domes if I can avoid it. Also works removing carbon from combustion chambers too!!!
I don't like to harm the shiny finish on the domes if I can avoid it. Also works removing carbon from combustion chambers too!!!
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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