I have my motor apart, and I have the valves out of the head, what is the best way to get the carbon off the valves, is there and solvent that "eats" carbon??

Thanks

 

Wire wheel on a bench grinder.

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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech

1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...

R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"

 

Wire wheel on a bench grinder... thats what I use too.

Easy off does wonders to carbon... tip from Pablo.

 

Easy Off - hell yeah!!......

Thorough rinsing is in order when used though.........

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1987 GTA L98 MD8 GH3
355 '97 Vortec 4-bolt block, TRW(suck) forged pistons 10:1 CR, TFS 23*, LT4 Hot Cam, Ported plenum and intake, SLP Siam Runners, Edelbrock TES, gutted Cat, Flowmaster, K+N cone, AFPR, TB bypass, AirFoil, !AIR, !A/C, !EVAP, ARAP, 2300 stall, Hotchkis STB.

 

Whats easy off??

Where do I get it??

Thanks

 

We use Easy Off at work. Yellow can that looks liek spray paint. Just spritz a bit on the blackness and watch it foam away. That stuff will make you retarded if you inahle it. Definitely not a cool high. I threw up once at work because the fumes got to me, and i went outside for fresh air and it was 90+ degrees outside :P

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1992 Pontiac Firebird
- 305ci V8 TBI / Automatic Trans / Loaded
- MODS: Edelbrock 14x3 Open Element Air Cleaner, Dual outlet exhaust

 

Look under the kitchen sink... If it's not there ask a woman.

 

Why, you sexist pig, you!

(What does it say about me that I knew it was oven cleaner?)

Follow directions on can, meaning use only in well ventilated oven, er, area.