I have heard people using the soft scrub pads to clean it. i have access to a whole machine shop so I was wondering if instead of scrubing it down if I can just use like a jet spray cleaner, shot blaster, or use the thermal cleaner. (oven bake essentially)

I'd rather sit it in the oven than have to hand scrub everything clean.

 

from what I hear the rotor housings warp from heat very easy. id say the therrmal cleaning is a bad idea. as far as cleaning the internals. id say just some wd-40 and a brillo bad. just cut the grease and scrub it. could even use dishsoap. works on rims pretty well. dont try what i said, im not sure if its safe. however if someone says its fine go ahead. simple and cheap method.

I as well would like to know. I think im going to be rebuilding my motor here soon. =[

 

use a parts washer tank like everyone else.

 

sidebar: are those newcastle tittie coasters or something? (in your avatar)

I do have access to a parts washer tank. but setting the oven at 450 for about 20 minutes and have it done would be easy. Aluminum as a metal warps easy you don't want to leave it in the oven too long or at too high of temp (iron is at around 700 degrees)

 

There is more than 1 way to skin a cat.
I've used many methods. Paint stripping pads/dremel bits are safe on aluminum housings. Carb cleaner and a brass brush on iron parts. Even better brass brush mounted on an angle grinder will clean a rotor in 5 minutes (look up the pineapple racing videos). Soaking in chemical dips/carb cleaners will work. I've read kerosene breaks up gunk very well too.

What really helps in the end is good old elbow grease.

 

just normal newcastle label's off a 12oz bottle
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