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Carbon Deposits in Cylinders

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AlbertoV05

03-20-2003 16:06:13




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I replaced the head gasket in my Model 60 this past weekend. While the head was off I noticed a layer of carbon deposit about 1/16" thick and extending about 1" into the entire circumference of each cylinder (NO carbon accumulation on the pistons or valve area in the head). The only thing I could think of to remove it would be a cylinder hone (which I don't have), so I cleaned it as best I could with brake cleaner spray and a nylon toothbrush, then put a coat of oil on the wall of each cylinder and bolted her back together.
If (hopefully not for a LONG time) I ever have to change the head gasket again what should I do to remove this carbon build up?

Al in Iowa

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josh

03-24-2003 04:25:12




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 Re: Carbon Deposits in Cylinders in reply to AlbertoV05, 03-20-2003 16:06:13  
I have no trouble with carbon deposits in our 630. This is one tractor that still works on a farm.



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F-I-T

03-21-2003 05:15:12




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 Re: Carbon Deposits in Cylinders in reply to AlbertoV05, 03-20-2003 16:06:13  
Al:

I think you have just seen first hand what can happen to these old Deere's when they don't get a chance to get heated up well and worked. Guys with parade tractors see this all the time. Your '60' with duplex carburetion is better than others, but nothing can replace a goodly period of governor wide open work. With my diesel, I get a similar problem, but it results in diesel slobber. Work her for a while, and it goes away.


If you can get it on a load for 30 minutes to an hour from time to time, you'll be able to keep that carbon knocked out of there.

After just pulling wagons in the fall, and then just putting around in the winter, our '48 "A" with high-comp aluminum pistons would not act right until we started to plow a bit in the spring. About an hour into it, she'd begin to run all together better.

Frank-in-Tallahassee
70D // 855

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AlbertoV05

03-22-2003 05:27:59




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 Re: Re: Carbon Deposits in Cylinders in reply to F-I-T, 03-21-2003 05:15:12  
F-I-T,
You described my 60's life these days to a "T"! Hayrack rides in the fall, plowing the occasional snow in the winter, mowing the yard in the summer (72" Bush Hog).
I think I'll hook up to the 10' RW Disc and go turn some soil!
Thanks!

Al in Iowa



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kmc

03-20-2003 23:24:00




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 Re: Carbon Deposits in Cylinders in reply to AlbertoV05, 03-20-2003 16:06:13  
you might have some bad rings,bad valves, cold plugs, or not enough work load to clean carbon out of the top, a little is fine alot means more work to do in order to clean up carbon.



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Gomer

03-20-2003 22:30:02




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 Re: Carbon Deposits in Cylinders in reply to AlbertoV05, 03-20-2003 16:06:13  
Being realistic, why would you worry about some deposits that are in the cylinder above the piston rings. It won't hurt anything. I would just leave it be.



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Gomer

03-20-2003 22:29:38




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 Re: Carbon Deposits in Cylinders in reply to AlbertoV05, 03-20-2003 16:06:13  
Being realistic, why would you worry about some deposits that are in the cylinder above the piston rings. It won't hurt anything. I would just leave it be.



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mike

03-20-2003 17:11:21




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 Re: Carbon Deposits in Cylinders in reply to AlbertoV05, 03-20-2003 16:06:13  
I have found starting fluid to remove carbon deposits works well. also they make a aerosol spray carbon remover you can pick up from R.V. stores. I have even used wd40 or your favorite rust buster, left to soak will work as well. just be careful not to get the carbon residue in between the rings and cylinder as this will act like sandpaper and create a real nightmare. Mike



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Lee

03-20-2003 16:20:01




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 Re: Carbon Deposits in Cylinders in reply to AlbertoV05, 03-20-2003 16:06:13  
Believe it or not - Oven Cleaner. Works great on aluminum pistons as well. Hot tank in a can, fabulous stuff, just wash it away with water and your hands smell like lemons too.



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