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  1. 10-20-2009, 05:41 PM #1
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    Best method/ means to de-carbon a muffler

    Guys,
    looking for suggestions to clean out a gummed up muffler. Its deep in the bowels of the thing so simple brushes aren't doing it. I soaked it in gas for a few days but no good. same for carb cleaner. Need suggestions ? kerosene?
    Brake fluid maybe...

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    A screwdriver, some gas, and some elbow grease...
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    For my dirtbike pipes I heat them to glowing red with a mapp torch and the carbon buildup turns to dust and comes off easy.
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    Did you try that bulk carb cleaner that comes in the five-gallon pail? That stuff would eat the stiff off of Clint Eastwood's upper lip...
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    Burn it out with a propane torch......works great.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian VT View Post
    For my dirtbike pipes I heat them to glowing red with a mapp torch and the carbon buildup turns to dust and comes off easy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jacob J. View Post
    Did you try that bulk carb cleaner that comes in the five-gallon pail? That stuff would eat the stiff off of Clint Eastwood's upper lip...
    that's funny Jacob !!
    no I just soaked the Spark arestor in Gumout and was not impressed.

    Others, where the clog is you can't get to with brushes. I didn't think of Cherry heating it. I was thinking to open it up and weld it back together as practice for some Muff Mod work in the future to my saws. (note- this is not a saw it's on a few weedwhackers)
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    heat or the dip tank in carb cleaner, Stuff takes anything off of anything buts its non-toxic and water based At least the stuff I bought is
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    Has anyone tried oven cleaner?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian VT View Post
    For my dirtbike pipes I heat them to glowing red with a mapp torch and the carbon buildup turns to dust and comes off easy.
    Sounds like a good idea except,,

    the next time you smack somthing bigger than a stem of wheat grass, your expansion chamber will give like its made out of lead......



    you are taking all the carbon out your metal like that........
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    Just run it straight alcohol if it is a stihl should do the trick












    In reality just get aftermarket from baileys prolly best solution imo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by buzz sawyer View Post
    Has anyone tried oven cleaner?
    Yeah, if you leave it on too long it will leave a nasty film.
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    Quote Originally Posted by buzz sawyer View Post
    Has anyone tried oven cleaner?
    good idea, I have 5 to do so maybe I'll try a few different suggestions...anyone ever have a go with brake clean...?
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    I doubt brakecleen will do anything. Just wash out 2cycle oil thats all. That stuff is less aggressive than carb cleaner.
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