Cleaning Power Valves

[HammsRMK]

Hey guys just wondering how you guys normaly clean them, and how often you clean them? I was also wondering if anyone has ever used a sand blaster on them? Will it have any affects on them? I had an old valve that I put in the sand blaster at work and it looks way better than me scrapping it with a carpet knife, but wondring if it could hurt it in any way that im not thinking of. Thanks guys and gals.

 

[SNOWMANN]

I use carb spray, it seems to soften the carbon builded. I also scrape very gently with a razor blade. I clean them in the fall and before any trip out west.

 

[MightyMitchInMissoula]

Just saw an article on this subject in the Dec. issue of Snowest magazine. On page 46 in the Mod-Stock section a mechanic explains how to do it and they also have pictures. Check it out.