Cleaning an aluminum head

[goinbroke2]

Originally Posted by Cglrcng

It must be Tuesday. Motor mouth out here tossing around some pretty wild and serious accusations, that I would bet any amount of money, he could not actually back up.

When people (social media haters specifically who must really have terrible lives for whatever reason), aimlessly just throw out garbage in print, they should really think first before clicking the send button.

It wasn't enough already that an NHRA Racer got banned recently from using their inked (and spent already social media sponsorship $$$), due to wild accusations that may or may not even have a single thread of truth to them (sure, could be or not with Only Fans, as much of it appears to be paid subscriber adult content...I don't know personally, but I also hear that some have channels there because they like to cook BBQ, work on/show cars, and others who just flat got tired of giving their hard work & internet content away for free on YouTube and maybe they are actually tired of getting
demonetized for their music or content choices. Who knows, the result was just sad to hear about for that specific racer. Just saying as adults let's deal with facts, not wild accusations and supposition. Lastly do not judge, lest ye be judged. Hot Button pusher. (See how easy that is...I was talking about your Trans brake).

Easy Off Oven Cleaner and a soft brush, or Chemtool Carb Cleaner both have my vote.

Use this; This user is on your Ignore List.

I like oven cleaner, just don't get it on any painted surface!!

[Robbie Draughon]

An ultrasonic cleaner works really good for us. We do several sets of LS and LT heads every day.

[bpete]

Does anyone have a contact for a shop with a Ultrasonic cleaner in the Phoenix area?


These heads are 22x12x8 inches



Thanks,
Brad

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Something no one has mentioned.. You can put them in the dishwasher if you are single or brave or stupid LOL
We have ran Cascade in our jet spray(hot tank) in a pinch.. 5 boxes to 80 gallons of water, works great.
I'm sure you could probably mix in hot water and scrub heads with it
Mike Taylor 3601

[bpete]

Robbie Draughon SAYS --- An ultrasonic cleaner works really good for us. We do several sets of LS and LT heads every day.

Hi Robbie ,


What is the typical size of Ultrasonic Cleaners used for cylinder heads?


Thanks,
Brad

[DonatoEng]

I switched over a blast cabinet to Baking soda and its the best. Does a great job on carbs also then just wash i hot water and it all dissolves. You don't have to worry about any media hiding and coming loose and crashing an engine.

[Bob F]

Soak in simple green works for me.

[Larry Hill]

A big thanks to everyone that offered a workable solution!

[4406mopar]

Soak in a mix of oxy-clean and water, softens and loosens that carbon in a few hours. Good trick. Did not discolor the aluminum at all.

Wife saw me cleaning the ring grooves on used pistons and recommended it.

[Mike Gray]

Anyone try the dry ice method popular on the you tube channels?