Cylinder head cleaning & reconditioning

[Jay-ZS+]

Got hold of a Ford cylinder head for a test bed for my dissertation, Got to strip it down as it came complete with cams and valves.

Quick question whats the best way to get all the grime off and crap off?

Was thinking of soaking it a degreaser for a day or so, then go over any left of build up with a wire drill bit.

[petet16]

I've seen Nitromors paint stripper recommended, never tried it myself.

[stamford]

Depends if you want to do it yourself or get someone else to do it. I used to use a cleaning tank with paraffin and a brush. I have also used WD40 or equivalent 5 litre tub and clean the rest off.

[Jay-ZS+]

I've seen Nitromors paint stripper recommended, never tried it myself.

Do they still sell that, thought they had taken it off shelves as it was too effective....umm I mean potent!

[Jay-ZS+]

Depends if you want to do it yourself or get someone else to do it. I used to use a cleaning tank with paraffin and a brush. I have also used WD40 or equivalent 5 litre tub and clean the rest off.

Happy to do it myself, was just going to get a large bucket and a few litres of stuff. Could have it professionally reconditioned but not really worth it.

Just want it clean so it can be handled without getting messy.

[petet16]

Do they still sell that, thought they had taken it off shelves as it was too effective....umm I mean potent!

Yes I think so

[petet16]

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/decorating-sundries/treatments-cleaners-protection/treatments/Nitromors-Paint-and-Varnish-Remover-and-Brush-400ml-9254581?skuId=9262280

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=nitromors&_sacat=0&_from=R40

[Jay-ZS+]

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/decorating-sundries/treatments-cleaners-protection/treatments/Nitromors-Paint-and-Varnish-Remover-and-Brush-400ml-9254581?skuId=9262280

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=nitromors&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Oh yer, can get me staff discount on it too! :)

[Ritchy]

Alloy wheel cleaner and a steam gennie works well

[MG ZS STE]

DIY electrolysis. Doesn't just work on rust :beer2:

[peterzs]

Any engine rebuilders near you, might not charge a lot if you asked them to put it in their steam cleaner.

We had one at work, till you had to put in separators to stop the old oil and muck going down the drains.