How I Cleaned My SVT Lightning Pistons & Engine Block Using WAX STRING! BONUS: Head Cleaning!
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Publicado 2022-06-04
In this video, I show you how to properly clean pistons and the engine deck using a wax string. This is a real trick that can literally save your engine from the destruction improperly cleaning can cause. As a bonus, I have how to clean a cylinder head in this video too but couldn't fit it in the title. Enjoy!
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Super sad to hear there’s a catastrophic engine problem, hope it all shakes out I love the lighting content
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I love upload day where every youtuber seems to upload something.
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I already assembled my car's engine, this came out a little late for me lol. I still cleaned it and sent the head to the machine shop... also the pistons were new so I guess I didn't need to do a lot of cleaning... still very good to know all of this. It also makes a lot of sense to use oven cleaner since it is oil/grease and heat what causes the engine to get dirty, just like an oven.
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Very nice work with the vacuum cleanup on the engine. Thorough work!
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I overlooked this channel at first, and I’m glad I came back to it. Definitely one of my favorites to watch.
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That funnel trick on the Shop-Vac alone made this video worth watching. Keep that shit up!
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to check if block is warped you need to hold metal plate diagonally on block and use measure gauge to check the gap
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I'm 16 and I'm learning and this has been so much fun to watch and listen. Thank you so much for sharing!
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When I did my aluminum heads I used Eagle one aluminum wheel cleaner. Worked great with the drill brushes you used.
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I dig the video. Thanks for your time putting it together! Personally, when using the single edge razor blade, I like to be perpendicular to the surface because an angle is when any burrs in the blade will now be touching the surface you are cleaning. A perpendicular blade, burrs wont stick down below the cutting edge, they will be rolled over to a side. Its a bit of nails-on-chalkboard but its the only way I put a razor on any sealing surface.
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That was very satisfying seeing the block going from that dirty to clean.
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The video I was waiting for! Keep up the good work Alex, glad I could talk with you!
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Your method and patience produce a great result! Thanks!
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Before I was disabled in 07 I was a heavy line gas and diesel tech for Ford and I have to say not to many people would go to that extreme in cleaning you did a awesome job but I've seen oven cleaner remove clear coat off of wheels but at this point that's the least of you problems and lm not going to say anything so you can explain it in your next video. God bless and as always be safe 👍
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I can never be bothered to try clean the head by my self. The cleaning supply's and the tools needed can easily cost more than to send the head away to a shop. Just had a 6cyl head done recently, o,16mm shaved and cleaned for under a 100 bucks. Took 2 days to get it.
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Dang Alex! Amazing stuff. Keep it coming! Can’t wait to see the Lightning all back together and nice n’ shiny and new! Woot!
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That piston at 1:57 is classic detonation damage: short side/near the cylinder wall where things can lean out at higher rpm. This is why people have looked at solutions like chamber softening or cylinder head grooves. Idea is...provide the means to use pressure of initial flame front to purge that point with some of the air/fuel mix near tdc - it enriches that dead spot, which may also relieve some heat.
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You always have the best tips, thanks for the info!
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I found legit streetcars channel by searching for piston cleaning. I have enjoyed many hours of LSc videos since then. Alex is straightforward and entertaining. He never gives up on nagging problems. I met him in person at an event in Gilberts, IL. He is as engaging and humorous in person as on his videos.
