Steam cleaning or just hot water works great on carbon deposits. It dissolves in water. You can also mix up a big bucket of red devil lye and let the manifold soak in it for a few weeks. It won't hurt the metal but all the carbon and oil will come out. Wear gloves and don't get any in your eyes.


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