I've used oven cleaner for years on two stroke dirt bikes with aluminum
heads, but I will agree that I don't leave it on the aluminum for a very
long time. Just be careful on the time used, and rinse with water when done.
This process works great for expansion chambers as well.
Glenn
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Donald H. Locker [SMTP:dhl@mrdog.msl.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:29 PM
> To: glenn.bowley@gerbercoburn.com
> Cc: njaremka@yahoo.com; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: decarburizing(?)
>
> But I would recommend AGAINST using it on the pistons or any aluminium
> items. Easy-Off is a strong alkali and corrodes that stuff.
>
> Donald.
>
> > From: "Bowley, Glenn (GC CT)" <glenn.bowley@gerbercoburn.com>
> > Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 13:26:04 -0400
> >
> > Easy-Off oven cleaner works great!
> > Glenn
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: nikolai jaremka [SMTP:njaremka@yahoo.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 1:01 PM
> > > To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: decarburizing(?)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > does any one have any suggestions for decarburizing the cylinder
> > > head? i am replacing my head gasket, and i want to get all that
> > > black soot out, but i am unsure as to how to remove it from the
> > > piston tops, and the cylinder head combustion chambers.
> > >
> > >
> > > thanks for advice.
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