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cleaning parts

PostPosted: Tue May 16, 2017 5:54 pm
by eyeguy
I am rebuilding the top end. what can I clean the mag housing and cylinder head with before putting back?

Thanks
eyeguy

Re: cleaning parts

PostPosted: Tue May 16, 2017 6:34 pm
by Covboy
I used a dishwasher but that led to all sorts of domestic issues.


I now use brake cleaner.

Re: cleaning parts

PostPosted: Tue May 16, 2017 7:40 pm
by Knowledge
Yeah, it tried the dishwasher, but I didn't find it very effective. At least my missus never found out.

Try Tool Station. They do brake cleaner in an aerosol can for £2.45. I always buy three when I am in there.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p17879?table=no

Re: cleaning parts

PostPosted: Tue May 16, 2017 9:16 pm
by daniel whiteley
Oven cleaner like mr muscle

Re: cleaning parts

PostPosted: Wed May 17, 2017 9:12 am
by Meds
Oven cleaner and a suede brush for the alloy
If it's the outside of the cylinder head (between the fins) you can use sand paper, a clean rough surface aids heat transfer.

Re: cleaning parts

PostPosted: Wed May 17, 2017 5:25 pm
by St George
Try brick cleaner £10 a gallon at B & Q. Very strong.

Re: cleaning parts

PostPosted: Thu May 18, 2017 11:58 pm
by eyeguy
Thanks to all. I'll do the dishwasher first and see what happens!! Then I'll try the rest.

Thanks

Re: cleaning parts

PostPosted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:26 pm
by daniel whiteley
The dishwasher may clean it but it leaves them grey and dull

Re: cleaning parts

PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2017 1:05 pm
by eyeguy
Not really going to use dishwasher

Later
eyeguy