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Carbon on piston tops

#1 PostAuthor: Gavin » Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:15 am

Hey everyone
What is the best way of softening carbon deposits on piston crowns

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Re: Carbon on piston tops

#2 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:37 am

Use a bit of flattened copper pipe to scrape it off and finish with fine wire wool.
Soaking in solvent/petrol should help shift it.
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Re: Carbon on piston tops

#3 PostAuthor: Gavin » Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:47 pm

Cheers Rob, I will take your advice.
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