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Old May 9, 2017 | 03:24 PM
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Effectively instantly. It's alarming, huh?
 
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That's why you clean in with oil and lint free paper towels
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 08:46 PM
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Good article on cylinder hone, finish, and cleaning.

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2004...e-refinishing/

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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:50 PM
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Tangentially, just so you know it doesn't go unappreciated...

Originally Posted by cvaria
Not so old s&s guy ...
I chuckle every time the reference is to "Not so old s&s guy" or "old s&s guy"

 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 10:20 AM
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I did run out to Harbor Freight (which is like two miles from me), where I got an air powered solvent sprayer. It doesn't seem as nice as cggorman's, but it was nine bucks.

But as TriGeezer pointed out, the powdered bits were very manageable and I ended up cleaning them by hand mineral spirits, air, and a microfiber. I haven't done anything yet with the heads and cylinders (which look very clean)...
 
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... I haven't done anything yet with the heads and cylinders (which look very clean)...
It's the stuff you virtually can't see (until it's on the wipe) that does the damage
 
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Originally Posted by multihdrdr
It's the stuff you virtually can't see (until it's on the wipe) that does the damage
Yup... I just read the article that Nemo linked (thanks, Mike!). I guess I'll soap-and-water-and-oil them right before I'm ready for install. Same with heads.
 
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A shop I worked at in my younger years, we had a dishwasher that we used to wash engine tins (Valve covers, oil pans, timing chain covers...).
Hand washing w/ soap and water..Dawn dish-soap.
 
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