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Started by skeetsman, August 28, 2013, 11:10:34 PM

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skeetsman

getting ready to tear down a saw have always used brake cleaner. someone told me carb/choke cleaner was better. never had a problem. any suggestions
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beenthere

I'd consider cleaning with "Simple Green". It cleans up my saw real well... including the carbon from the exhaust.
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bandmiller2

Skeets,brake clean is a good product but be carefull it will desolve some plastics.The new eco-friendly brake clean is close to worthless.The good old chlorinated stuff be sure you don't put it in with drain oil it will turn it all into hazardous waste.Your probably better off with the auto store spray cans you can hose off. Frank C.
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jd2007

Usually I'll use an air compressor to take off as much dirt & crud as I can then spray everything down with Purple Power degreaser & let it soak for a bit then hose it off then use air compressor again to dry everything off.  Some lucky people have access to a parts wash which would be great too.
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AKDoug

Non-Cholorinated CRC Brakleen is perfect for saws. It's all I use in my shop. It will not hurt the plastic and washes off bar oil and 2-stroke oil instantly.

bandmiller2

A little tip the old chlorinated brake clean is none outher than dry cleaning solvent  if you track grease on mommys carpet it will save the day,just be sure to open the window. Frank C.
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Pullinchips

Quote from: jd2007 on September 02, 2013, 07:42:45 PM
Usually I'll use an air compressor to take off as much dirt & crud as I can then spray everything down with Purple Power degreaser & let it soak for a bit then hose it off then use air compressor again to dry everything off.  Some lucky people have access to a parts wash which would be great too.

I do this as well
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Quote from: jd2007 on September 02, 2013, 07:42:45 PM
Usually I'll use an air compressor to take off as much dirt & crud as I can then spray everything down with Purple Power degreaser & let it soak for a bit then hose it off then use air compressor again to dry everything off.  Some lucky people have access to a parts wash which would be great too.

Yup.
Just make sure not to get water in the exhaust or intake
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