I saw an article in a mag and can't remember the solution or cook off time. I know it has something to do with antifreeze in a crockpot. Can someone please refresh my memory. Thank you and keep'em in the air!

Got a batch cookin' right now. Use an old crock pot on low or simmer. Take down the engine and places the pieces in the anti-freeze. Cook overnight or about 8-12 hrs. You may have to take a stainless steel brush on stubborn parts and place back in the pot until you are satisfied no more will come off.
Wash throughly in hot soapy water and dry on a heater(air dry) and lightly oil and re-assemble.
DO NOT USE THE POT TO COOK FOOD IN!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you. I knew about not using it again for food prep.

williaml - I just boil it on the stove in dishwashing detergent. And I do eat from the pot again.

Plus - it only takes as long as it take to boil the water and a few minutes to soak. It takes the crud right off. You don't have to wait hours. Cheaper too.

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Let me ask you this. Years ago dishwasher detergent was made of phosphates but that tended to cause over-bloom of algae in lakes and streams so the formula was changed. Am I wrong in my belief that dishwasher detergent is now a mild acid as an active ingredient and that is the cause of the mild hazing glassware gets eventually?

Antifreeze uses glycols which are powerful solvents and one of the goals of antifreeze is to preserve metals in the engines they run in.

Just as a knee jerk reaction I would have to consider the dishwasher solution as a technique that existed before the antifreeze solution was developed.

I have tried both methods, the anti freeze is the way to go, much cleaner in the end and as stated it is designed to be compatible with metals. (my wife never did like a stove and sink full of parts).
I agree with Stripes.

Stripes - I don't know about dishwashing detergent containing acids. Other than 2 of my engine cases darkening a little, I've had no problems with the technique. I've never used anti-freeze and don't ever intend to, but the guys who use it like it, so I guess it's just a personal choice.

- Paul