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CYLINDER CLEANUP

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monster malibu:
Hey guys, I'm in need of some help. When my bike calfed, the piston looks like it started melting and left a thin aluminum trail on the inside of the cylinder. How do I clean the cylinder up for reassembly? I was told I could use muric acid, does this sound right? I'm waiting for my Clymer bike manual to set the KIPS to the correct position, and I figured I'd work on getting the cylinder wall cleaned up while I wait.

kaw rider:
that's what they say.

hughes:
Muric acid (not sure how it is spelled,sorry) works great for removing alumn from cast iron sleeves but I have never tried it on a plated clyinder. I have used it many time to remove almun from sleeves in marine engines. Keptsoapy water mix in a bucket and would wash the clyinder out every few minutes. This acid will attack all almun parts so the soapy water mix comes in handy. I mix the acid 50/50 with water. I used small wire brushes and tooth brushes the tooth brushes don't last long with the acid.

monster malibu:
I found the acid at the hardware store, it's called MURIATIC ACID not muric acid, my fault. I'm getting ready to clean the cylinder and will use the 50/50 idea to start, I've got brushes and a garden hose ready if needed. As soon as my CLYMER repair manual gets here I can adjust the KIPS, assemble the bike and  RIDE!!! Bow season is just around the corner, there won't be much time to ride then. Thanks for the help guys, Bob.

Danger4u2:
Think safety, use eye protection when using muriatic acid.

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