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chromyelow1 · 03-01-2008, 04:10 PM

my engine is so covered in oil that i would really like to clean it up. Any ideas with out having to take out the engine?

rod86 · 03-01-2008, 04:34 PM

get a can of degreaser and spray it on scrub with a little brush on hard spots then hose off... just blow all watter out of low ares on the engine an avoid getting the electrics wet.

slug · 03-01-2008, 05:56 PM

go get some castrol super clean, its in a purple bottle. spray your engine with it and let it soak for a while(untill it dries) then go back and spray it down again, then wash the engine with a high presure washer.

SRH916 · 03-01-2008, 10:28 PM

shouldnt you cover the carb with a plastic bag or something first? Its ok to just go through with a pressure washer?

swb85 · 03-01-2008, 10:46 PM

^^^Yeah, you don't want to get any water down the carb....a plastic bag or a few oily rags will do the trick.

Malo83 · 03-02-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by slug

go get some castrol super clean, its in a purple bottle. spray your engine with it and let it soak for a while(untill it dries) then go back and spray it down again, then wash the engine with a high presure washer.

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knightlife · 03-02-2008, 03:02 AM

plastic bag the carb and dist...

then seafoam the entire motor inside and out (yes you can run it through your engine too... thats the great thing about seafoam).

change oil, after washing down the exterior of the motor and you should be good to go.

85gmcguy · 03-02-2008, 03:42 AM

I use the Super Clean and one of those $100 1300 psi pressure washers. Just cover the carb and dizzy, If it's really thick, clean it while the engine is warm (but not HOT).I use a garden sprayer to spray on the cleaner ( no pumping on a trigger and it's all-position) May take 2 rounds, may have to scrub/scrape the extra heavy stuff, but it's worth it to be able to work on a clean motor.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-02-2008, 04:09 AM

ive used a pressure washer on mine , several trucks and its always worked well.. you can use any decent commercial grade cleaner even gunk is good.. like others said cover the carb and distributor well and ya should be good to go

03-01-2008, 04:10 PM	#1
chromyelow1 OPS GUY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 162	engine cleanup... my engine is so covered in oil that i would really like to clean it up. Any ideas with out having to take out the engine?

03-01-2008, 04:34 PM	#2
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: engine cleanup... get a can of degreaser and spray it on scrub with a little brush on hard spots then hose off... just blow all watter out of low ares on the engine an avoid getting the electrics wet.

03-01-2008, 05:56 PM	#3
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: engine cleanup... go get some castrol super clean, its in a purple bottle. spray your engine with it and let it soak for a while(untill it dries) then go back and spray it down again, then wash the engine with a high presure washer.

03-01-2008, 10:28 PM	#4
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: engine cleanup... shouldnt you cover the carb with a plastic bag or something first? Its ok to just go through with a pressure washer? __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-01-2008, 10:46 PM	#5
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: engine cleanup... ^^^Yeah, you don't want to get any water down the carb....a plastic bag or a few oily rags will do the trick. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

03-02-2008, 03:02 AM	#7
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: engine cleanup... plastic bag the carb and dist... then seafoam the entire motor inside and out (yes you can run it through your engine too... thats the great thing about seafoam). change oil, after washing down the exterior of the motor and you should be good to go. __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

03-02-2008, 03:42 AM	#8
85gmcguy Plays with trucks Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 433	Re: engine cleanup... I use the Super Clean and one of those $100 1300 psi pressure washers. Just cover the carb and dizzy, If it's really thick, clean it while the engine is warm (but not HOT).I use a garden sprayer to spray on the cleaner ( no pumping on a trigger and it's all-position) May take 2 rounds, may have to scrub/scrape the extra heavy stuff, but it's worth it to be able to work on a clean motor. __________________ Gary My Dad's Old Truck 1985 Last edited by 85gmcguy; 03-03-2008 at 07:22 AM.

03-02-2008, 04:09 AM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: engine cleanup... ive used a pressure washer on mine , several trucks and its always worked well.. you can use any decent commercial grade cleaner even gunk is good.. like others said cover the carb and distributor well and ya should be good to go __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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