How to clean up carbon build up?

[Thorpe]

So, my exhaust on my zinger is pretty filthy internally... Whats he best way to clean up the gooey carbon build up?

[3Razors]

Propane torch always does it quick and easy. Just burn the carbon till a bit red then scrap away with a flat head screwdriver.

[jd267]

sand blast it

[Coaltrain]

sand blast it

I agree, just put the nozzle in one end and let er rip.

[Dirtcrasher]

If it's gooey at all, you'll find sandblasting to be a chore.

And if you recover the sand, it will be contaminated in future use.....

[bonkers_200s]

Soot is generally acidic on the Ph scale, so you would want an alkaline cleanser such as ammonia. I've never done it to a pipe myself but, I used to be a disaster restoration technician and have cleaned up after coutless fires and furnace puff backs and have cleaned damn near everything but a muffler. Good luck, let us know how you made out.

[code200k]

i use a torch but bonkers seem to know what he is talking bout so maybe give that a try and let us know

[bonkers_200s]

i use a torch but bonkers seem to know what he is talking bout so maybe give that a try and let us know

Don't be fooled, I'm really a raging idiot

[code200k]

Don't be fooled, I'm really a raging idiot

then your a damm good actor lol

[oscarmayer]

:lol: that's funny!

[Tecate250]

If it is a steel muffler just take it off and throw it in a fire. Does not need to burn long. Once the oil is heated up enough just take it out of the fire and let it smolder. Aluminum ones I leave on the bike and heat with a propane tourch.

[Dirtcrasher]

I like the torch idea and raging idiots too :D