Intake cleaning tool


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Golden Jubilee
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Post Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:08 am

Intake cleaning tool

I was cleaning the garage and found this old tool for cleaning the intake with a screw gun, works very good for the old rusty intakes. Be sure to do it outside, quite of lot rust powder expelled. Clamp the end on the unraveled side.
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:26 pm

Re: Intake cleaning tool

Interesting! I wondered what your technique is.

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Post Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:23 pm

Re: Intake cleaning tool

That is a great idea !

Thanks for sharing.

Stay safe -sm

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Post Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:06 am

Re: Intake cleaning tool

dean466 wrote:Interesting! I wondered what your technique is.

Dean

I forgot to point out it's for cleaning the inside of the intake runners/tubes.
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Post Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:04 pm

To use a Cleaning Whisk

I wondered what your technique is


Allow me to elaborate on using the wire rope whisk;

Often when a wire rope as shown is cut with a metal saw it splays out ( frays ) at the cut end.
(as you can see in the photo) not normally acceptable or wanted.
Various methods of cutting can prevent this, however for this tool application use of the frayed
end is what you want, that is what scours the metal surfaces within.

You simply cut to length needed with the fray end to enter the channel , chuck it into a
drill and operate back and forth until the inside of channel is clean.

A face shied and gloves is must during the whisk fabrication and use.

A craftsmen would know the limits of this method , as the wire may be tough on the surface being scoured.
Soft metals like aluminum , or material gaskets, rubber or otherwise can be damaged, so care needs to be taken.
But the idea is solid and can be useful if used safely and properly.

The PVC sleeve is cool , help manage the rope while operating.

Cutting the wire rope can be tough with a hand hack saw. (But doable and easer when clamped)
A vise and power band saw is better, and if, a cutoff saw is used you may need to
splay the ends to get the whiskers longer.

I bet you get the point,,, :)

Safety is of most importance protect your face and body !

Take care and again thanks for sharing Kevin
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:27 pm

Re: Intake cleaning tool

Well said, I cut mine with a cable cutter. Kinda like a bolt or lock cutter, I brazed the chuck side.

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Post Fri Apr 03, 2020 4:40 pm

Re: Intake cleaning tool

I have seen hundreds of engines in pieces. I have never seen an intake manifold that needed that kind of aggressive cleaning. Ford Flathead V8 intake manifold cross-over heat channels wee known to become obstructed. There have been more than a few exhaust manifolds in need of aggressive cleaning. I have a sand-blast cabinet and an ultrasonic parts cleaning tank. These work really well, for me.
The worst exhaust manifold for filling with deposits was the 6.9 and 7.3 IH V8 Diesels. City driving was the biggest contributor. An hour on the freeway was a fix.
If an intake manifold needs aggressive cleaning, maybe a person should be looking at the intake air filter system. Some of the old oil-bath air filters could leave a coating, if the filter oil was not changed.
If that flail leaves a loose bit behind, there is a possibility that piece could come off and enter the engine.
I would rather have tools I do not need than to need tools I do not have
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Post Sat Apr 04, 2020 8:21 am

Re: Intake cleaning tool

Have done 4 or 5 IH manifolds and some other makes over the years. The history of this one is, it sat outside with no carb or hood for 8 to 10 years. Also I look in there with my sons snap on camera to see the results. Never had a issue with loose particles etc. I suppose with a bad casting it could break, I know guys that try and unbolt the intake/exhaust and usually break the exhaust manifold.

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