Mark Hooper wrote:
>In the "Ask a stupid question" category, my contribution for the evening. If
>the engine isn't dieseling or obvously choked up, do you really want to remove
>all the carbon? I have heard it mentioned by hoary old mechanics that the
>carbon buildup is good for tightening the piston/cylinder clearance up and for
>raising the compression ratio a bit. Getting the excess flakey bits off the
>piston tops I can go for, but carefully polishing and cleaning could actually
>be counter-productive. Or is that just an old myth from the dawn of time when
>dynamite-powered cars were still on people's minds?
>
If carbon build-up were good for engines, wouldn't manufacturers make it
an option? :)
Cheers.
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Michael D. Porter
Roswell, NM
Never let anyone drive you crazy when you know it's within walking distance....
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