How to clean this intake carbon

[ryanthevan]

Just pulled my intake manifold and valve covers to replace my rockers and rods. See journal here: https://www.therangerstation.com/fo...arms-and-push-rods-on-1993-ranger-4-0.211359/

I did notice a lot of carbon buildup in the intake. What is the best way to clean this? Pick and intake cleaner with shop vac on while picking? There’s a lot, and I’m afraid some might not make it into the vacuum hose. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[SenorNoob]

From what I can see, it doesn't look that bad. Looks about like one that I asked the same question about several years ago. Let me see if I can find that pic.

I was advised then not to worry about it too much, but I had the lower intake off and scrubbed it with a stiff plastic brush and mean green. It didn't help much.

 

[superj]

I think you generally have to walnut blast that stuff off

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Oven cleaner will take it off, but you have to pull it off the motor and make sure you neutralize the cleaner and rinse it good, it’s corrosive…

 

[ryanthevan]

Decided to let it ride per the comments here. Thanks for the input!