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Old 05-31-2005, 01:26 PM
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What is the best solvant to break up the carbon on piston domes. Always used carb cleaner to soften it up then a wire brush. Just looking for a better way, like a better solvant and no brush.
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I assume you mean out of the engine.
Try Easy Off oven cleaner. May take several apps. I have heard of people putting parts in their dishwasher but be carfull about that.
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Yes out of the engine.
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