Scottl
Diamond
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2013
- Location
- Eastern Massachusetts, USA
As the title describes I'm finding it tedious removing baked on carbon deposits from the top of the magazine tube just below the gas ports.
The gas piston is no problem. I soak it in solvent for several hours and then finish in an ultrasonic cleaner.
For the gas tube I've placed saturated patches over the deposit and then covered it in plastic to reduce evaporation. Despite the plastic the solvent still evaporates and has to be frequently re-applied.
Does anyone have any tips for easier carbon removal? Hopefully there's some magic goo that won't evaporate or better yet a lube that prevents the carbon from baking on. It wouldn't be an issue if this PITA weren't a more or less weekly ritual.
Thanks for any tips.
The gas piston is no problem. I soak it in solvent for several hours and then finish in an ultrasonic cleaner.
For the gas tube I've placed saturated patches over the deposit and then covered it in plastic to reduce evaporation. Despite the plastic the solvent still evaporates and has to be frequently re-applied.
Does anyone have any tips for easier carbon removal? Hopefully there's some magic goo that won't evaporate or better yet a lube that prevents the carbon from baking on. It wouldn't be an issue if this PITA weren't a more or less weekly ritual.
Thanks for any tips.