Cylinder cleaning

[Sty57]

So I've seen guys boiling cylinders in purple power or something like that.

And bead blasting them.

My question is what about cylinders with removable transfer covers?

Do you guys pull them off first?

Does boiling or blasting them affect the gasket or O-ring?

I'm starting to end up with a bunch of parts and like to clean everything up. That way I can see if there usable before I pack them up in plastic totes.

 

[Termitebuffet]

So I've seen guys boiling cylinders in purple power or something like that.

And bead blasting them.

My question is what about cylinders with removable transfer covers?

Do you guys pull them off first?

Does boiling or blasting them affect the gasket or O-ring?

I'm starting to end up with a bunch of parts and like to clean everything up. That way I can see if there usable before I pack them up in plastic totes.

On some with removable transfer covers ,the gaskets for said covers can't be bought ...so be careful...

Zoo City Sawz

 

[Sty57]

Randy have you ever made a new gaskets and sealed them up with Devon or something like that?

 

[jacob j.]

I remove the transfer covers and gaskets if I'm putting the jugs in the hot tank. The gaskets can handle heat and chemical exposure but I like having the transfer covers off since I'll likely be doing some porting anyhow.

I've done both bead blasting and hot tanking and the tank is much less labor and you can do several jugs at one time and do other things while they're cooking.

 

[panteliss]

I never have clean cylinder outside with super chemicals or blasting and similar methods just because dont need

i clean the cylinder inside using the mastermind method and i think its the best than using chemicals if the cylinder have problem

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

It depends on which gaskets are used under the covers. The Husqvarna 359 has the easy to replace flat paper type gaskets while others have the molded rubber o-ring type which only come with the cylinder.
Strong cleaners will eat or dehydrate the rubber gasket so non-ethanol gasoline and a brush may be the best bet on those. Ajax dish soap and a toothbrush works wonders too.

 

[stihl_head1982]

Some cylinders are heavy with carbon in the top -- any easy way to brake it down?

 

[Termitebuffet]

Randy have you ever made a new gaskets and sealed them up with Devon or something like that?

They pretty tiny ....you can seal them back if damaged. ..but check screw length carefully ....don't ask how I know this ....lol

Zoo City Sawz

 

[Termitebuffet]

Some cylinders are heavy with carbon in the top -- any easy way to brake it down?

Oven cleaner ....but it's harsh ....bear that in mind

Zoo City Sawz

 

[Al Smith]

What on the saw? Blow it off with compressed air .If it's tear down,a bucket of kerosine and a stiff parts brush .

If the bore is a little funky try some Scoth-Brite pads and kerosine with some elbow grease .You have to remember it's a chainsaw not a Fabrege egg for the Tsarena of Russia .

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

A flathead screwdriver that's been de-burred and smoothed up is perfect for scraping the baked on carbon from the inside of the cylinder and exhaust. Then a small 90° angle brush and carb cleaner makes it purdy enough to kiss.

 

[Sty57]

They pretty tiny ....you can seal them back if damaged. ..but check screw length carefully ....don't ask how I know this ....lol

Zoo City Sawz

So your saying that your screws are to long or are they too short?.........Never mind I don't wanta know. [emoji200]

 

[Termitebuffet]

So your saying that your screws are to long or are they too short?.........Never mind I don't wanta know. [emoji200]

I know for a fact the screws in the transfer covers are too long with no gasket. ...[emoji2]

Zoo City Sawz

 

[Termitebuffet]

I know for a fact the screws in the transfer covers are too long with no gasket. ...[emoji2]

Zoo City Sawz

On a 359 .....

Zoo City Sawz

 

[Sty57]

I tried using the pressure washer today but I kept running outa hose. Chasing them around the yard.........

 

[Termitebuffet]

I tried using the pressure washer today but I kept running outa hose. Chasing them around the yard.........

Lol.....ummm [emoji2]

Zoo City Sawz

 

[beaglebriar]

Bead blasting does a beautiful job. I've cleaned up several in the kitchen sink with spray bottle of Super Clean. Works pretty good.

 

[ANewSawyer]

Some cylinders are heavy with carbon in the top -- any easy way to brake it down?

I had one like that and I soaked the cylinder in a berryman's can. I made a tool with a drill bit extension and a knock off scott brite pad. Wrap the pad on the end of the extension and secure with rubber bands. Voila! I need to take a picture of it.

 

[jacob j.]

Some cylinders are heavy with carbon in the top -- any easy way to brake it down?

That's why I put them in the hot tank- it'll loosen almost all of that built-up carbon (it works on mufflers too). I use straight Super Clean or Purple Power.

 

[heimannm]

If you are not in a big hurry, a few days soak in Berrymans work pretty well even on the baked on carbon and oil. I haven't tried heated purple cleaner but I have been casually looking for an old crock pot or slow cooker to use in the shop. I did soak an 066 cylinder in full strength purple overnight once and it seemed to work work pretty well.

Mark