A Series Diesel Engine Base Engine Components 197
Remove the piston pin.
Note : Heating the piston is not required.
Remove the piston rings.
Piston, Pin and Connecting Rod –
Clean
Caution : Do not use bead blast to clean the pistons.
Soak the pistons in cold parts cleaner.
Soaking the pistons overnight will usually loosen the
carbon deposits.
Caution : Do not clean the pistons and rods in an acid
tank.
Wash the pistons and rods in a strong solution of
laundry detergent in hot water.