Cleaning a cylinder

[rocks rev]

Whats the best way to get aluminum (squeaked a piston) out of a cylinder?

 

[zx800x]

Muratic acid will eat the aluminum and not hurt the cylinder. Put some on a qtip and put on the aliminum. Keep applying till its gone. then light hone.

 

[skibreeze]

I tried that with mine and it didn't work worth a crap.

 

[corncrackerjimmy]

Use muratic acid, it should bubble and smoke alittle. If it doesnt you need some fresh stuff. Then use a ball hone with some oil. Thats always worked for me. Watch out for the smoke it can be kinda intenese at times!

 

[m8magicandmystery]

muratic acid is the answer for sure

 

[jas123]

muratic acid and a little heat will help. I use a propane torch and warm the spot I'm working on, and it goes much quicker. Your local hardware store should have some and and dabble it on with a brush. Were rubber dishwashing gloves, AND DON'T GET ANY ON YOUR CLOTHES!

 

[milehighassassin]

As others said, Muratic acid. If it didn't work it was not aluminum that was stuck on there.

If you can capture the gas coming up from this, you can build a hydrogen bomb as well! LOL

 

[rocks rev]

Thanks, the Muratic Acid worked but DAMM the fumes are strong.