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crudy valves

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:14 pm
by Jose I
How the heck do you get that crudy varnashy crap of the valves.
tried soaking it in super hot water mixed with heavy duty machinery degreaser( I swear I heard one of the valves laugh at me) :x :x

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:47 pm
by MD
Got a bench mounted electric wire brush?

You're right. I think I heard a little snigger myself.

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:39 am
by Murray
Jose I had great luck with combustion chamber cleaner.It usually comes in an aerosal can.What I did was spray the whole can into a coffee can and soak the valves for a couple of hours.After that I was able to remove most the crud with a toothbrush (my wife's :lol: )This also worked well for my pistons.Be sure to inspect your valves very carefully once they are clean.Use a magnifying glass and pay particular attention to the exhaust valves.You're looking for hairline cracks which usually radiate in from the outside edge.Not uncommon.

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:23 am
by Jose I
Thanks guys. I'm going to try the chem. way first if that don't work I'm hitting the wire wheel. :twisted:

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:31 pm
by Greg Gordon
I use a rotating wire brush on either a bench grinder or an electric drill. That works very well.
Greg Gordon www.hiperformancestore.com

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 11:07 pm
by matt
I hear em too Jose I...........! 8) ,

wire brush an drill shut em up!