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Title: cleaning engine parts Post by Kirill Timofeev on 02/18/14 at 21:13:53 Hi folks, I wonder what are you using to wash engine parts: diesel fuel, kerosene, white spirit, regular gas, something else? Thanks, Kirill. |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by Serowbot on 02/18/14 at 21:34:33 Not that I clean that much... ... but,.. just regular car wash soap (dollar store spray) for most dirt... a bit a carb cleaner for really greasy spots,... and foaming engine cleaner and a toothbrush if there are any caked on spots... Mostly,.. I just hit the tank, fenders, mirrors, headlight, with spritz of lemon scented furniture polish... (2 minute clean)... ...(Pledge,.. or equivalent,... is the bike show pro's secret alchemy... No need for expensive, fancy cleaners... Works on paint, chrome, glass, aluminium, plastic... anything that ain't coated in engine grunge)... Geez... now I feel like I need to wash the beast... :-?... |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by Kirill Timofeev on 02/18/14 at 21:43:58 Sorry, was not clear enough. My question was about internals, not exterior. What should I use to wash filings out of alternator cover without risk to dissolve wire isolation? |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by verslagen1 on 02/18/14 at 21:46:44 203F727C7D7C724B0 wrote:
yes, what ever convenient. |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by Serowbot on 02/18/14 at 22:33:00 Gas... (don't smoke)... Why do I always crave a smoke when cleaning parts?... :-/.. Suicidal tendencies.... :-?... PS.. may not be the best thing... it's just always handy, and available,... PSS... compressed air can take care of 99%... |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by Super Thumper on 02/19/14 at 06:11:01 I use an aerosol can of brake clean, leaves NO residue...cheapest is from Wal-Mart. |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by Oldfeller on 02/19/14 at 06:49:27 SuperThumper, Brake parts cleaner is great for getting the crap off of parts, but it is too too harsh on the clear coat that is on our side cases and frame parts. Within 3 years of using brake parts cleaner the clear coat will begin to crack, discolor and flake off. Having learned this the hard way, I warn folks about using it indiscriminately where it can get on the clear coated parts. |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/19/14 at 08:33:51 The clear coat's life is limited, anyway.. I dont think I got any on mine & it was starting to spiderweb & break down in 3 or 4 years from new.. I think engine heat plays a role in that & Im certain that environment plays a role. Down near the coast it doesnt last too well at all Id bet. Ill bet WD could have some input. I avoid gasoline as a parts cleaner. I only use brake parts cleaner outside & I hold my breath, then run away, run away,, I use compressed air for anything I cant get with a rag, if I need a wire or screwdriver to poke the rag in & drag, Ill do that, to get the big stuff, first, then air, then diesel. Its cheaper than kerosene. If I didnt have air, Id use brake parts cleaner to shoot the last crud out. If you can hang the parts outside & do it, youll be ahead. Breathing that stuff just isnt good for ya, at all.. I have a blower Ive added a 1/8th dia. brass tube to.. its 8 or 10 inches long & lets me get air into tight spots. Pull the end off the blower, drill to take the tubing, flare the tubing, slide in,screw it in, take a tip from a tube of gasket makin stuff & slip down the tubing, pack with JB weld, shove it on down to the nut & pull the tubing up tight,, itll let go when the JB weld sets up solid & then youve got a good blow gun for gettin in tite spots, ( gotta ditch the rubber tip, too) & just use about an inch of that plastic tip. Wherever the ID of the plastic tip matches the OD of the nut is where to cut. Of course if youve got a 5 gallon bucket you can lay parts in to soak a while youll save some elbow grease, if the stuff inside is old & drying to gunk,, Ya know, if you dont Have a compressor,, now would be a good time,, if youre riding you need to be able to top tires off anyway,.,I got a 20 gallon from Harbor Freight for under 2oo bux & used it to air up tractor tires, I mean the BIG ones, on the back, its still working.. Just simply MUST stop using air when the compressor starts running or youll burn the motor up and ya cant add tank capacity either..I used it for 3 or 4 years before I got a 60 gallon unit. |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by Kirill Timofeev on 02/19/14 at 20:37:02 Thanks a lot for words of wisdom everybody. |
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Title: Re: cleaning engine parts Post by houstonbofh on 02/19/14 at 20:37:09 A friend of mine has an old dishwasher in his shop. No lie! It makes for some very clean parts! Do not use your own dishwasher unless you are single, or want to be that way. |
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