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My chassis is mostly complete, and next on the list is cleaning and repainting the engine. I will be installing a new cam, lifters, timing chain, and roller tipped rockers, so the engine will be partly tore down. What is the best materials and methods to clean and paint the engine while it's still in long block form? I read the article in Classic Trucks, but it wasn't good on detail.
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
I power washed mine than used lots of Castrol Super Clean, then used a toothbrush and more Super Clean, then used the tooth brush and paint thinner. Lots of scrubbing! Once good and clean I used the VHT high temp engine paint and it appears to be holding up very well.
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
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![]() ![]() I haven't tried the POR or Eastwood engine paint but I plan to on an upcoming build of a buddy's engine. Note that it might be a good time to take your die grinder and clean up some of the casting flash. Send pictures! :-D |
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
If you can get your hands on one, a hot water pressure washer and some "Purple" or "Simple Green" cleaning solution works wanders.
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
i've always used kerosene with a stiff parts cleaning brush and wire brush for caked on stuff followed by a strong solution of spic-n-span with stiff parts brush or steel wool and a rinse of clear water with a hose or if available a pressure washer// a final wipe down with laquer thinner then prime and paint with paint of choice lately i've been using por15 engine paint or for a better variety of colors bill hirsh engine paint
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
Pressure washing will get water in my crankcase, wouldn't it?
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
I usually pull the pan anyway to do the gaskets, when you are done washing, oil everything and rotate the crank several times to relube the cylinder walls and cam, I've not had a problem yet and have done several this way.
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
I have found several cans of oven cleaner and a presure washer do wonders.Even better if it's a hot water washer. Do it in a well ventilated area, the fumes are a killer.
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
You'd be suprised how fast you can clean up the block using only a toothbrush and lacquer thinner. I do it twice - the second time makes sure there is no oils left anywhere before prepping. Wipe it down with a clean rag/towel as you go along the second time.
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
i use oven cleaner then a degreaser.
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
I was going to use the orange clean oven cleaner and Castrol Purple with a presure washer. My truck is ghetto, so it's all about cheap and easy.
I will put a new motor in before I need to paint this one. |
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
i used a straight pressure washer last time around. wound up ruining those clothes and was washing droplets of oil and engine gunk off my skin for a week afterwards.
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
ovencleaner works good but can eat itself intoo aluminium when you leave it on too long , brakecleaner works good too dishwashingliquid and a lot of elbowgrease does the job to on just oil
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Re: Best way to clean engine?
I usually use 2 cans of "Gunk" Engine Bright - available @ Wal-Mart (It's basically kerosene)
Pressure wash (with the sprak plugs in & stuff the exahust holes with rags) Rotate Motor, Drain Oil, Spray some oil into the cylinders - and rotate some more. - put the plugs back in. Usually get most of the heavy gunk and crap off the motor - then I use a wire brush on a drill or by hand - whichever works best on the particualar area. Then I spray it down with a couple cans of Brake Cleaner and blow it off good with the Compressor. VHT Paint seems to be the best Rattle Can POR15 is some sweet stuff - a pint goes a long way - even when spraying it Bill Hersch - is a little thinner than POR15 and doesn't cover as well - I didn't even thin it.
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