Best way to clean a piston?

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09-17-2010, 03:52 PM

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ultrasound?

false..ultrasonic cleaning does not pit aluminum nor does it pit any type of ferris or non ferris metal..dont know who sold you on that?
second only an idiot would sonicate an engine with the bearings in it

Okay at least the bearing issue we agree on right?

09-17-2010, 03:56 PM

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yes

however forgot to mention,any all metal bearings other than engine bearings with a peek bearing cage will be fine in the sonicater.

09-17-2010, 03:56 PM

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I'm only using a plastic wire brush and that ain't rounding off your piston.

They put grit in the plastic on those brushes so be careful!

Rex

09-17-2010, 04:01 PM

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They put grit in the plastic on those brushes so be careful!

Rex

Yeah, still not rounding off the piston. Been using this method for quite some time now. Nothing rounded one little bit. Use it on a low speed. I think if I can run the brush on my skin the metal piston won't mind.

09-17-2010, 05:17 PM

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Metal polish + QTip = DIALED!

Only work on the top of the piston. Spray with brake clean, dip in fuel, reassemble.

09-17-2010, 08:14 PM

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I only use crest toothpaste... works the best

try it and you will always use it.... i have alot of time on my hands

09-17-2010, 09:44 PM

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My method as well.

09-19-2010, 11:14 AM

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I only use crest toothpaste... works the best

try it and you will always use it.... i have alot of time on my hands

Toothpaste as well...then rinse with warm water...looks like new!

09-19-2010, 01:19 PM

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First there was tarter control, now there is carbon control..WHO KNEW!!

09-19-2010, 04:33 PM

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First there was tarter control, now there is carbon control..WHO KNEW!!

now that was funny right there ....

i use 2000 grit wet dry sandpaper...and light oil works great ....

09-19-2010, 04:56 PM

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First there was tarter control, now there is carbon control..WHO KNEW!!

09-19-2010, 05:35 PM

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Wow I woulda never thought of the toothpaste but I'm gonna test it. Depending on when kids fall asleep either tonight or tommorow. In the past I've let after run soak on top and rub in circular motion with my finger. I like this new method though its less wear on my trigger finger. Thanks again

09-19-2010, 06:53 PM

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The crest white works best and the blue colored cool mint is o.k.

09-19-2010, 07:08 PM

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your best bet would be to try some simple green and scoth brite pad like dude said, also like other guy said watch how hard to scrub, the metals are kinda soft and if you round off the seal then might as well buy a new one, i mean there cheap compared to a new motor right?, save yourself some time. and unless its really built up where your finger nail can catch an edge in the blackness, dont worry bout it i mean pull your plug out of a car, lawnmower, look at that piston, same deal man. hope it helps