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slowmover · 12-14-2012, 08:50 PM

Why not a piston soak as well for the carboned rings? I've used Lube Control LC-20 as an overnight remedy on a number of cars (1970's through 2001) with real success.

MolaSoak: LC-20 + Schaeffers #131 Neutra

I've also used Auto-Rx Non-Toxic Sludge Remover and Cleaner for Engines and Transmissions in combination with above.

For an old neglected engine they do well without the problem of nasty solvents. I like them in general use as well (per directions), and also FP-60 Fuel Power (products which I and my family have used over forty years).

And, BTW, I'd guess you know that BG-44K is not the same formulation as years ago. Good, but maybe not as effective. The above aren't cheap, but far from as expensive.

My first thought on de-carboning an engine is still a coke bottle with calibrated thumb to control water flow and the other hand working the throttle linkage. Guess it shows my age. Seeing an AMPCO Top Lube bottle on a firewall was always a reminder of same.

Good luck as it goes. Quite encouraging so far.

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slowmover Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 2,442 2004 CTD - '04 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT Team Cummins 90 day: 19.36 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,422 Thanked 737 Times in 557 Posts	Why not a piston soak as well for the carboned rings? I've used Lube Control LC-20 as an overnight remedy on a number of cars (1970's through 2001) with real success. MolaSoak: LC-20 + Schaeffers #131 Neutra I've also used Auto-Rx Non-Toxic Sludge Remover and Cleaner for Engines and Transmissions in combination with above. For an old neglected engine they do well without the problem of nasty solvents. I like them in general use as well (per directions), and also FP-60 Fuel Power (products which I and my family have used over forty years). And, BTW, I'd guess you know that BG-44K is not the same formulation as years ago. Good, but maybe not as effective. The above aren't cheap, but far from as expensive. My first thought on de-carboning an engine is still a coke bottle with calibrated thumb to control water flow and the other hand working the throttle linkage. Guess it shows my age. Seeing an AMPCO Top Lube bottle on a firewall was always a reminder of same. Good luck as it goes. Quite encouraging so far.