Power Valve cleaning - is brake cleen safe?

mdbauer62

mdbauer62

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I have searched some, but not found any solid answer if brake cleen is safe for PV cleaning? I used carb cleaner/plastic scrubber pad on two and tried brake cleen on the third. Worked a little better, but found just spraying and letting soak seemed to help the most.

Also, is it important to put the same valve back to the same spot it came out of? (Note: I adjust them each time using the 2.5m allen wrench method)
 
hellbilly311 said:
oven cleaner also works well.
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DON'T USE OVEN CLEANER! buddy did that and it ruined them. that stuff attacks aluminum.....it starts pitting them. best method i found, is a soft scotch pad, on a 90deg air grinder. i can clean up 1 valve to look BRAND NEW in less than 5 min!
 
mopar1rules said:
DON'T USE OVEN CLEANER! buddy did that and it ruined them. that stuff attacks aluminum.....it starts pitting them. best method i found, is a soft scotch pad, on a 90deg air grinder. i can clean up 1 valve to look BRAND NEW in less than 5 min!
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Now thanks an idea. I use them daily on aircraft.
 
Dont Use Castrol Super Clean

Dont Use Castrol Super Clean On Your Pv It Will Pit Them Too. I CLEANED MY POWER VALVES WITH THIS CLEANER AND IT PITTED THEM BAD , THAT WAS AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE I USE A RAZOR BLADE AND BRAKE CLEANER NOW AND IT DOES A GOOD JOB !
 
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bluemonster1 said:
if you have a SELF CLEAN Oven ,it will burn them deposites right off.
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This is true and O.K. ? And if so how do I convince my wife to let me do this? :dunno: :rofl:
 
staggs65 said:
and while your at it might as well ask if u can put your clutches in the dishwasher. lol
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:rofl: Sorry guys I guess I fell for this one. Time to eat some humble pie :horsehock
But please :bash:
 
No harm intended :),,but yes putting clutches in dish washer is for real it does work pretty good,try a search..
 
I just knew you'd post a link! :mrgreen: Saved me from searching for it myself I guess. Luckily; I really like pie ;)!
 
This is true and O.K. ? And if so how do I convince my wife to let me do this?
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It is easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
Just like when I used the dishwasher and simple green to clean my Bronco plenum and throttle body. Man was she pissed.
 
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