Cleaning blackened heads

[John Thiele]

I have a set of blackened heads I'd like to get clean - carbon build up and all. I assume blasting is out of the question. Suggestions? Any approach that's more environmentally sensitive than carb dips (Berryman's et al)?

I tried to locate ultrasonic cleaning services in the SF Bay Area, but no success. Any suggestions there?

Thanks

[Michael Eker]

Oven cleaner.
If you follow the instructions on the tin you should get it all off.
Don't use anything metal to scrape the alloy, plastic or hardwood scrapers only.
I found an old toothbrush ideal.

meker

[Ashley Page]

I have a set of blackened heads I'd like to get clean - carbon build up and all. I assume blasting is out of the question. Suggestions? Any approach that's more environmentally sensitive than carb dips (Berryman's et al)?

I tried to locate ultrasonic cleaning services in the SF Bay Area, but no success. Any suggestions there?

Thanks

Find someone in your area with a soda blast cabinet. Thats the best way to clean carbon from pistons and heads. The process will not damage anodized finishes, is not abrasive and cleans up with water.