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    Comp overheated and Clavus 68

    Hi Guys
    For the last couple of days.
    My colleague and I have been stripping and inspecting a very large 8 cylinder recip.
    This is on a NH3 system.
    Historically there has been a problem where the discharge valves have failed.
    Resulting in the compressor seriously overheating.
    Leaving the comp full of that familiar black carbonised oil / residue.

    Now I am sure that there are plenty of guys out there that have been there?

    My question is in these politically correct times!

    What chemicals does anyone use to clean out a compressor full of this gunk?

    I was thinking of using Paraffin cloths and elbow grease?
    Is there anything newer on the market that anyone has used?
    Cheers for any advise in advance.
    Grizzly
    Last edited by Grizzly; 01-10-2009 at 06:23 AM.

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