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Old 06-17-2010, 03:18 AM
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Default Best method for cleaning gunge off glow engines?

Anyone got a good method for cleaning burnt on gunge from engine crank cases?

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Old 06-17-2010, 07:05 AM
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Default RE: Best method for cleaning gunge off glow engines?

The Dawn Power Disolver works well if you keep after the grunge. Don't let many layers burn on or you will have to leave the DPD soak on a warm engine for quite a while.
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Default RE: Best method for cleaning gunge off glow engines?

I agree Dawn Power Dissolver and an old toothbrush work wonders. Wish we had it when I was a kid.
Old 06-17-2010, 10:36 AM
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Default RE: Best method for cleaning gunge off glow engines?

I have never tried the Dawn, and don't know if it is something that you can get in the UK, but if not you can cook the engine in a crockpot of automotive antifreeze overnight. Just dont use that pot for cooking food anymore. Do a search and you will find hundreds of results for this topic.
Old 06-18-2010, 09:19 PM
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Default RE: Best method for cleaning gunge off glow engines?

I've had good results with odorless oven cleaner spray.

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