engine cleanning
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RE: engine cleanning
The anti freeze in the crock pot seems to be the most effective way. Soak it over night (8 to 12 hours) at warm to hot temperature, not boiling temperature. Next day wash it off and use a tooth brush to clean it up.
Warning: Do not ever use the crockpot again to cook food in. Anti-freeze is toxic and puts out toxic fumes. So this operation needs to be done outside or in the garage.
I usually break the engine down. Remove 0-Rings and gaskets for re use later when re assembling the engine. And yes, I wash the engine off after cooking over night. You must get all the anti-freeze out of the ports and bypasses and off the bearings. Then upon reassembly, oil her up pretty good, especially the piston and bearings, then fire her up for a run.
Cheers,
Chip
Warning: Do not ever use the crockpot again to cook food in. Anti-freeze is toxic and puts out toxic fumes. So this operation needs to be done outside or in the garage.
I usually break the engine down. Remove 0-Rings and gaskets for re use later when re assembling the engine. And yes, I wash the engine off after cooking over night. You must get all the anti-freeze out of the ports and bypasses and off the bearings. Then upon reassembly, oil her up pretty good, especially the piston and bearings, then fire her up for a run.
Cheers,
Chip
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RE: engine cleanning
I'm just wondering if anyone else does this - after the antifreeze (or ultrasonic cleaner with dishwasher soap) I rinse well in tap water - then put the pieces in the oven on a cookie sheet at about 200-250 for 15 minutes or so to fully dry out all the water - then oil liberally as I'm putting it back together. This way I'm sure that all the water is gone.
Anyone else do something similar?
Anyone else do something similar?