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  1. Al Smith

    Cleaning Out a Jug

    This discussion,in a sorts,has been on several sites.One thing I like about a cast iron cylinder is the fact that cast iron by it's very nature has the ability to absorb oil as kind of like sponge. I've yet to see a scored iron cylinder.I have seen several grenaded pistons but I don't think the...
  2. Al Smith

    Cleaning Out a Jug

    I have no idea what is in oven cleaner,nasty stuff I suppose.It works well to remove pine pitch from circular saw blades.It must have some ammonia in it because it smells like Tom cat pee.Yuck,almost as bad as Stinky the feret.
  3. Al Smith

    Cleaning Out a Jug

    You can use a bloodpressure cuff for a tester,works well.If a person were carefull you can also use low pressure air from a compressor. If I recall correctly you should use less than 10 psi. I would really have to look it up as it has been some time since I did a pressure test. A gauge I...
  4. Al Smith

    Cleaning Out a Jug

    As a rule 600 grit wet or dry paper will not hurt a silicon nickle plated cylinder,the danged stuff is very hard.If you are in doubt use a 3M pad.You can get them at the grocery store.A little WD-40 or kerosine should be used in conjuction with it. A soft piston is not the cause. I agree with...
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