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Old 01-22-2002, 01:08 AM
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I recently removed my cylinder head so i could have the valve fixed while its at the machine shop i notice some carbon on the tops of the pistons should i remove this? what is the best way to remove it? while the pistons are in the block? what chemcial? or should i just leave it alone?

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soft brass wire brush head in a angle grinder at 40-45 psi.
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carb cleaner?
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automatic transmission fluid works good.
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