Cleaning engine blocks
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(New page: {{newarticle}} Suggestions for cleaning engine blocks: *Nothing with oil base in it. *Wire brush it with a good paint cleaner degreaser. *Brake cleaner, then air blow-off tool. *Soap and...) |
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Suggestions for cleaning engine blocks: | Suggestions for cleaning engine blocks: | ||
| + | *Oven Cleaner is great for cleaning of old parts (do not use on aluminum) | ||
*Nothing with oil base in it. | *Nothing with oil base in it. | ||
*Wire brush it with a good paint cleaner degreaser. | *Wire brush it with a good paint cleaner degreaser. | ||
| − | *Brake cleaner | + | *Brake parts cleaner. |
| − | *Soap and hot water. | + | *Soap and hot water (pressure washer and liquid dishwashing soap). |
*Diesel fuel. | *Diesel fuel. | ||
*Laundry detergent. | *Laundry detergent. | ||
*Use ATF fluid on a lint-free cloth to clean/lubricate cylinder bores prior to installing pistons and rods. | *Use ATF fluid on a lint-free cloth to clean/lubricate cylinder bores prior to installing pistons and rods. | ||
*[http://www.kcprofessional.com/us/kcp-brands/wypall/wypall.asp Kimberly-Clark Wypall cleaning rags]. | *[http://www.kcprofessional.com/us/kcp-brands/wypall/wypall.asp Kimberly-Clark Wypall cleaning rags]. | ||
| + | *Barbecue lighter fluid. | ||
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| + | Can dry it with an air blow-off tool. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/block-cleaning-what-use-162482.html | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/block-cleaning-what-use-162482.html | ||
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