what will clean burnt fuel?

[Frozenshade]

Now that I think about it, I don't think a dremel would scratch it, but the pure aluminum pipes are more susceptible to chemical and physical damaging.  Even when polishing by hand if you buff too vigorously the outer layers of the metal will slowly erode off.  I imagine using a Dremel tool would only amplify that effect.  For a chrome-aluminum pipe, I say go for it, but it seems to me it would damage pure aluminum.

[ZeroEndurance]

Now that I think about it, I don't think a dremel would scratch it, but the pure aluminum pipes are more susceptible to chemical and physical damaging.  Even when polishing by hand if you buff too vigorously the outer layers of the metal will slowly erode off.  I imagine using a Dremel tool would only amplify that effect.  For a chrome-aluminum pipe, I say go for it, but it seems to me it would damage pure aluminum.

I have chrome alluminum sooo

[mrmikey212]

Now that I think about it, I don't think a dremel would scratch it, but the pure aluminum pipes are more susceptible to chemical and physical damaging.  Even when polishing by hand if you buff too vigorously the outer layers of the metal will slowly erode off.  I imagine using a Dremel tool would only amplify that effect.  For a chrome-aluminum pipe, I say go for it, but it seems to me it would damage pure aluminum.

Lol I only do it on my on road car, I done it on my off road car then the dirt took the shine away >:I

[rcrazy2]

simple green

[chris.7935]

I was always taught break cleaner is too corrosive and if you accidentally get it down the carb you are hosed.

Grinding or buffing with a dremel tool sounds a little extreme and eventually you would wear through parts.

I have a very old 2 quart crock pot.(slow Cooker) Put all the parts you want clean in the crock pot and set it on low. Fill the pot with antifreeze until the antifreeze covers the parts. Let it sit overnight. The next day turn it off and let it cool. All fuel residue will be gone.

(I did this to a 17 year old nitro engine that was siezed with nitro gum inside. Afterwards I put it back togheter and it fired right up.) I was amazed at how clean it got it.

I shouldn't have to say this but better. - Do not use this crock pot for food ever again...

[rcrazy2]

lol good one chris

I was always taught break cleaner is too corrosive and if you accidentally get it down the carb you are hosed.

Grinding or buffing with a dremel tool sounds a little extreme and eventually you would wear through parts.

I have a very old 2 quart crock pot.(slow Cooker) Put all the parts you want clean in the crock pot and set it on low. Fill the pot with antifreeze until the antifreeze covers the parts. Let it sit overnight. The next day turn it off and let it cool. All fuel residue will be gone.

(I did this to a 17 year old nitro engine that was siezed with nitro gum inside. Afterwards I put it back togheter and it fired right up.) I was amazed at how clean it got it.

I shouldn't have to say this but better. - Do not use this crock pot for food ever again...[/quote]

[vwjuice]

Use new nitro fuel. If you accidentally let your truck sit with fuel in it or you have old gummed up fuel or just burnt fuel buildup, just use new fuel. Plug the end of the exhaust pipe outlet with something that won't soak up the fuel. Then pour a little new fuel in the pipe. You don't need a lot. Then carefully shake the pipe around to help break up the old fuel do this for a few minutes. You might have to do it a couple times but it will work without needing to do anything abrasive or risk damaging the engine.

[rcrazy2]

cool new feul trick i likey

[Boaterdude]

Another option to consider that's totally harmless is Dawn Power Disolver.  You can get this at your local supermarket in the aisle with other dishwashing detergents.  I've used it to clean burnt oil on the bottom and sides of my deep fryer pan.   This was stuff baked/burnt on for years and I didn't think could ever come off.  Spray it on, wait 15 minutes and wipe it off.  A little elbow grease is requird for really tough burned on oil.  For an RC vehicle, I would use an old toothbrush to go over the parts after the 15 minutes.  I don't think it needs to be said, but make sure you dry the car afterwards since you'll be using water to rinse the parts off.

-Jim