Carbon Clean
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Carbon Clean
Back in the day....heard a lot about mechanics spraying water down the carb every so often to clean out the valves, cyl tops etc. Got me a thinking. On a late model Harley engine with fuel inj, lets say about every 10000 miles or so... think it would be a good idea or think it would "harm" the insides? Regards "Big E"
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yep, water injection has been used for decades, even ww2 planes used it. i used to run a holley injection unit on my dodge 440. the main purpose was to control ignition flame and detonation. yes, it will clean out carbon but not as you say, a spritz here and there while no harm, will not clean the chamber, must be used over time.
also, back when, fuel was pretty dirty as well as crappy oil, with today's fuel and oil, deposits are not that great, even plug go 100k miles with ease.
your best bet is a fuel additive that removes them if it is an issue. gm had a great one, but i do not think they sell it anymore. i used it in the shop and you better do it outside or the whole garage will have to evacuate since it will gag a maggot!
also, back when, fuel was pretty dirty as well as crappy oil, with today's fuel and oil, deposits are not that great, even plug go 100k miles with ease.
your best bet is a fuel additive that removes them if it is an issue. gm had a great one, but i do not think they sell it anymore. i used it in the shop and you better do it outside or the whole garage will have to evacuate since it will gag a maggot!
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I have a new 1200 Iron, I put 800 miles on it, went ahead and did the 1000 mile intial service, Also did a stage one and tucked it away for the winter, I hope maybe in a couple of weeks I can start riding. Im 64 do most of my wrenching as I run a small auto repair shop. Its winter & boring and I was just thinking, maybe every 10000 miles or so clean it. Might be "overkill", but just trying to stay ahead of it. I do plan to use Techron fuel additive about every oil change which I do a 2500 mile. Maybe I could just ride more aggsivie and keep it "blowed out"! Regards "Big E"
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