Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > Questions and Answers
 cleaning an engine? >

cleaning an engine?

Community
Search
Notices
Questions and Answers If you have general RC questions or answers discuss it here.

cleaning an engine?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-28-2008 | 08:32 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 469
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: fort worth, TX
Default cleaning an engine?

I have a few glow motors that are looking really old, even those thats are just a year or 2 old. The tops and sides darkened from fuel. Is there a cleaner out there that will clean them up?
Old 10-28-2008 | 08:43 PM
  #2  
My Feedback: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,857
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Chesterfield, MO
Default RE: cleaning an engine?

not real easily. One technique is to buy an old crock pot and stick the entire engine in it covered up with 50/50 antifreeze / water. Cook it for a day or so.
Old 10-28-2008 | 09:07 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,517
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Near Pfafftown NC
Default RE: cleaning an engine?


ORIGINAL: DMcQuinn

not real easily. One technique is to buy an old crock pot and stick the entire engine in it covered up with 50/50 antifreeze / water. Cook it for a day or so.

Most of us use straight antifreeze. Water isn't a good thing to put into steel bearings.

Heck, my new crock pot was only $8.00 at Target.

It actually is pretty easy. After you decide the cost of the antifreeze is worth it.

Old 10-28-2008 | 09:12 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,517
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Near Pfafftown NC
Default RE: cleaning an engine?

Dawn Power Dissolver is also pretty good. It's in a pump sprayer. And it works pretty good but you need to rinse it off. Read the directions.

It's cheaper than a crock pot, but doesn't do the insides. And you don't want to get it inside either.
Old 10-28-2008 | 09:16 PM
  #5  
oldvet70's Avatar
My Feedback: (10)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Grants Pass, OR
Default RE: cleaning an engine?

I use Dawn Power Dissolver. Just follow the directions on the bottle. Basically spray it on, wait a while and wash it off. Stubborn deposits may require the use of a toothbrush to help. Best stuff I've used in over 45 years of running glow engines. Plus no toxic waste like the anti freeze method causes.
Old 10-28-2008 | 10:39 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,555
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Lake County, CA
Default RE: cleaning an engine?

Will the anti-freeze or the Dawn remove the rest of the blue paint on my OS 40 LA?
Thanks,
KW_Counter
Old 10-29-2008 | 06:06 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,517
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Near Pfafftown NC
Default RE: cleaning an engine?

The antifreeze shouldn't unless the paint is already coming off.

The Dawn will oxidize if left too long, so that suggests it might.

Is that paint or anodizing?
Old 10-29-2008 | 10:04 AM
  #8  
MinnFlyer's Avatar
Senior Member
My Feedback: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 28,519
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
From: Willmar, MN
Default RE: cleaning an engine?

Something worth noting:

If you use the antifreeze/Crock Pot method, DO NOT ever use the Crick Pot for food ever again. Also, label it, "Not for use with food" so no one will ever sell it in a garage sale, etc.
Old 10-29-2008 | 11:18 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Tucson, AZ
Default RE: cleaning an engine?

I have engines that are over 4 years old and have little of the brown varnish or anything else, and I don't ever clean them (unless crashed, and then it's just Isopropal and carb cleaner spray). One of the biggest reasons for the varnish to form is running too lean, the engine is getting hot and cooks the castor that is on it. So if you see it starting to form, you may well be running too lean.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.