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draggin49 · 05-25-2013, 06:57 PM

Well, I put a can and a half of gunk engine degreaser on it at my house.it loosened up the big stuff.took a small putty knife and scraped off the majority.sprayed it down with my hose but I couldnt get enough pressure.still is pretty filthy.

Suggestions on how to get the remainder off? Im guessing this has been on there for a LONG time.

my brother might be able to borrow a pressure washer from his painting company.

Will the psi of the washer get whats left? Or do I need a certain cleaning agent
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71swb4x4 · 05-25-2013, 07:06 PM

Are you doing that with it warm or cold? I would run the truck down the highway and get it nice and warm, and then try some degreaser and water.

69GWC · 05-25-2013, 07:40 PM

Castro Super clean is the best cleaner I have ever used.
this motor fire wall and fenders were coated with filth real bad but some Castrol super and a power washer cleaned it up great.
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**Boog** · 05-25-2013, 07:45 PM

That Gunk engine cleaner is some good stuff but the baked on oil and grease may take several applications to remove it. Also in our area the local car washes have an engine cleaner option. It seems to work pretty good too on the normal oil and dirt accumulation. Spray it on a warm engine, let it sit while you wash the rest of the truck, then rinse the engine down. High pressure spray helps alot.

Isn't that Easy Off oven cleaner hard on paint?

Kurt L · 05-25-2013, 07:40 PM

try easy off oven cleaner i've head and read on this board that works.

draggin49 · 05-25-2013, 08:05 PM

My bad guys, forgot to mention the motor/trans is out of the truck. So I cant run it to get the motor hot.
Itll need to be repainted, so im not worried about eating paint that is on there.

The compartment itself was filthy too

Engine before any gunk

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Sicklajoie · 05-25-2013, 08:09 PM

I would definitely try to get ahold of a pressure washer.

Square_78 · 05-25-2013, 08:22 PM

Do we need to put a plastic bag around the distributor and carb or anything? Alternator? Want to make sure the truck will start afterwards

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GASoline71 · 05-25-2013, 08:25 PM

Product called "Marine Clean", made by POR-15.

Get it, use it, love it...

No pressure washer needed... just time and a garden hose.

Gary

**leddzepp** · 05-25-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Product called "Marine Clean", made by POR-15.

Get it, use it, love it...

No pressure washer needed... just time and a garden hose.

Gary

X2. 40 years of caked on crap falls off like butter.
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Rufton · 06-03-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Product called "Marine Clean", made by POR-15.

Get it, use it, love it...

No pressure washer needed... just time and a garden hose.

Gary

Making auto part store rounds. No POR-15 Marine Clean. AZ had 2 for $5 Power Purple "concentrated industrial strength cleaner/degreaser". The man said it works pretty good so I bought. I was surprised how grease globs seemed to disappear with minimal elbow grease. Pretty good stuff for cleaning gunked up greasy parts w/o much mess.

domeier · 05-25-2013, 10:03 PM

Engine patina...

draggin49 · 05-25-2013, 10:17 PM

Hahah yep engine patina to the max.
I am gonna go do some searching to see if a local place has it in stock.would like to finish it this weekend, hopefully I dont have to order it.
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draggin49 · 05-25-2013, 10:18 PM

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71swb4x4 · 05-25-2013, 10:34 PM

That's a lot of rust preventer on that engine.

Rufton · 05-25-2013, 10:39 PM

Kerosene in spray bottle and plastic bondo spreader knife. Cut different widths bondo knifes. Dispose of grease properly or just dump in the gulf like BP

. Protect water sensitive bits w/ plastic. Spray bottle pure laundry detergent. Pressure washer. Quickly grease exposed suspension; steering; etc to drive out H2O before corrosion.

Rufton · 05-25-2013, 10:59 PM

I was able to keep factory original paint on motor mount after kerosene, detergent, pressure wash clean. Many other ways work too.

bumwine · 05-26-2013, 09:35 AM

Por 15 marine clean is awesome stuff like they said above. I usually put hot water in a spray bottle to clean the marine clean off. Grease falls right off
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KEL · 05-26-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rufton

I was able to keep factory original paint on motor mount after kerosene, detergent, pressure wash clean. Many other ways work too.

Love the "NOT TITE" reminder !

brad_man_72 · 05-26-2013, 10:18 AM

I like purple power, don't get on aluminum or nice paint.
Grab the wire wheel and flapper disc and clean that engine up before you repaint.
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Rufton · 05-26-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KEL

Love the "NOT TITE" reminder !

Thanks; Little better than NOT TIT

draggin49 · 05-26-2013, 03:02 PM

Luckily I dont have nice paint or aluminum to worry about

Would using a wire brush before the pressure washer help?
Some of the stuff on the heads seems like its gonna be the hardest to get off.
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GASoline71 · 05-26-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by draggin49

Luckily I dont have nice paint or aluminum to worry about

Would using a wire brush before the pressure washer help?
Some of the stuff on the heads seems like its gonna be the hardest to get off.
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I'm tellin' ya... Marine Clean needs no pressure washer, and it won't screw up paint or aluminum. I sprayed it all over my firewall and inner fenders. Didn't mess the paint up one bit. If you look at my build pics... that is the original paint on that firewall.

It is quite possibly the best cleaner I've used on the planet... bar none. I've used Purple Power and Castrol Super Clean... they work... but not as easy as Marine Clean.

Gary

Lattimer · 05-26-2013, 03:21 PM

Wire brush, putty knife, any of the chemicals mentioned, and elbow grease.

draggin49 · 05-26-2013, 03:46 PM

Im gonna go get purple power or the castrol super clean and a wire brush. Gonna just tackle each area little by little. Then after its been scraped entirely ill apply some more cleaner then blast it with the pressure washer
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05-25-2013, 06:57 PM	#1
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 361	filthy motor...... Well, I put a can and a half of gunk engine degreaser on it at my house.it loosened up the big stuff.took a small putty knife and scraped off the majority.sprayed it down with my hose but I couldnt get enough pressure.still is pretty filthy. Suggestions on how to get the remainder off? Im guessing this has been on there for a LONG time. my brother might be able to borrow a pressure washer from his painting company. Will the psi of the washer get whats left? Or do I need a certain cleaning agent Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2013, 07:06 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: filthy motor...... Are you doing that with it warm or cold? I would run the truck down the highway and get it nice and warm, and then try some degreaser and water. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-25-2013, 07:40 PM	#3
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: filthy motor...... Castro Super clean is the best cleaner I have ever used. this motor fire wall and fenders were coated with filth real bad but some Castrol super and a power washer cleaned it up great. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-25-2013, 07:45 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: filthy motor...... That Gunk engine cleaner is some good stuff but the baked on oil and grease may take several applications to remove it. Also in our area the local car washes have an engine cleaner option. It seems to work pretty good too on the normal oil and dirt accumulation. Spray it on a warm engine, let it sit while you wash the rest of the truck, then rinse the engine down. High pressure spray helps alot. Isn't that Easy Off oven cleaner hard on paint? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-25-2013, 07:40 PM	#5
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: filthy motor...... try easy off oven cleaner i've head and read on this board that works.

05-25-2013, 08:05 PM	#6
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 361	Re: filthy motor...... My bad guys, forgot to mention the motor/trans is out of the truck. So I cant run it to get the motor hot. Itll need to be repainted, so im not worried about eating paint that is on there. The compartment itself was filthy too Engine before any gunk Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2013, 08:09 PM	#7
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: filthy motor...... I would definitely try to get ahold of a pressure washer. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-25-2013, 08:22 PM	#8
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: filthy motor...... Do we need to put a plastic bag around the distributor and carb or anything? Alternator? Want to make sure the truck will start afterwards Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

05-25-2013, 10:03 PM	#12
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: filthy motor...... Engine patina...

05-25-2013, 10:17 PM	#13
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 361	Re: filthy motor...... Hahah yep engine patina to the max. I am gonna go do some searching to see if a local place has it in stock.would like to finish it this weekend, hopefully I dont have to order it. Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2013, 10:18 PM	#14
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 361	Re: filthy motor...... .........

05-25-2013, 10:34 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: filthy motor...... That's a lot of rust preventer on that engine. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-25-2013, 10:39 PM	#16
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: filthy motor...... Kerosene in spray bottle and plastic bondo spreader knife. Cut different widths bondo knifes. Dispose of grease properly or just dump in the gulf like BP . Protect water sensitive bits w/ plastic. Spray bottle pure laundry detergent. Pressure washer. Quickly grease exposed suspension; steering; etc to drive out H2O before corrosion.

05-25-2013, 10:59 PM	#17
Rufton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 1,170	Re: filthy motor...... I was able to keep factory original paint on motor mount after kerosene, detergent, pressure wash clean. Many other ways work too. Attached Images

05-26-2013, 09:35 AM	#18
bumwine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 166	Re: filthy motor...... Por 15 marine clean is awesome stuff like they said above. I usually put hot water in a spray bottle to clean the marine clean off. Grease falls right off Posted via Mobile Device



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05-26-2013, 10:18 AM	#20
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05-26-2013, 03:02 PM	#22
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 361	Re: filthy motor...... Luckily I dont have nice paint or aluminum to worry about Would using a wire brush before the pressure washer help? Some of the stuff on the heads seems like its gonna be the hardest to get off. Posted via Mobile Device

05-26-2013, 03:21 PM	#24
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: filthy motor...... Wire brush, putty knife, any of the chemicals mentioned, and elbow grease. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

05-26-2013, 03:46 PM	#25
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 361	Re: filthy motor...... Im gonna go get purple power or the castrol super clean and a wire brush. Gonna just tackle each area little by little. Then after its been scraped entirely ill apply some more cleaner then blast it with the pressure washer Posted via Mobile Device

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