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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 01:31 AM
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Default Cleaning internals...
Namely a shot Piston/Rod combo.... I want it looking almost brand new....

It'* kinda nasty too. Maybe soak in something like carb cleaner?

I've got a dremel too for buffing etc.
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 01:34 AM
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Yup a bucket of carb cleaner should work to get the nasty off.
Then a dremel large polishing wheel and compound, $10 from Home Depot.
Depending on how long you polish you can get mirror shine.
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Gasoline will get a lot of gunk up, just make sure your dry it off completely and rinse it off with water or something.
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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You can also use a wire brush and elbow grease. Thats what we used before dremel tools?
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PontiacDad
You can also use a wire brush and elbow grease. Thats what we used before dremel tools?
I have lots of wire brush attachments for my dremel, But where do I got some of this "Elbow Grease"?
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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Give them to me and I'll clean them up with the parts washer at work.
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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what gas wont get off, dawn and water will. I would use a dremel, these greasy elbows dont sound too fun.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Sweet stuff guys, Seth i may have to take you up on that.
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