harmonic balancer magnet cleaning

[shovelheads4life]

I had a local shop put a new belt on my shovelhead and they didn't put comp nut on right, now I had to order new pulley and basket, cause they didnt make sure debree was out of harmonic balancer. Now I get to figure out how to clean magnets. How is the safest way so I don't comprimise the integrety of them? Please HELP!!!

I have another question, what is a good way to get starter solonoid straight with primary? I bolt it down and it sits cocked to the back( towards the bolts), I'm using the spacer like I'm supposed to but it still isn't square. what to do?

[junior]

the rotor can be cleaned with solvent and a brush, then wipe it with rags. there ain't much more. i don't recommend blowing it out as you'll send small bits of metal everywhere- maybe even an eye.

unless the bell crank for the drive fork is bent, i can't think of a reason why it won't line up- except if you have the oring/gasket cocked...

j

[shovelheads4life]

Thanks jr. what type of solvent wont harm integrety of mag's? I heard of using denatured alcohol. But not for sure.

[junior]

denatured alcohol and mineral spirits work fine for home use. stay away from using gasoline or other highly flammable materials. make sure you do it in a well ventilated area and properly dispose of leftover solvent and rags.