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East End K5 · 03-13-2005, 09:31 PM

I tried to look all over the block and couldn't find anything. Now, the block does have some sludge build up on it in the designated areas for the #'s. My question is (fairly simple one) Can I degrease my engine without having to start it up? The engine is not ready to be cranked up yet. Oh, and uh, no pressure washer either? Suggestions? Is it possible they're not on there?

Gary Lee · 03-13-2005, 09:38 PM

The above make it easier... first spray the front of the block just under the head (probably behind the altenator...did you think it'd be easy?) scrub with the brush, wipe with a rag, shine a bright flashlight at angle till you can read the vin No#(should be a stamped in smaller number which you can use to decipher to lant yr and sequence VIN. You can also do the same behind the driver head above the bellhousing to find the casting no# which should get you down to plant and size/type of motor.... to do the casting number you really need the mirror.. either way its not an easy clean thing to do...

East End K5 · 03-13-2005, 09:53 PM

DAMN! I've been under there 3 or 4 times...already. I'm waiting for it to jump out at me

03-13-2005, 09:31 PM	#1
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Trying to find my engine ID but... I tried to look all over the block and couldn't find anything. Now, the block does have some sludge build up on it in the designated areas for the #'s. My question is (fairly simple one) Can I degrease my engine without having to start it up? The engine is not ready to be cranked up yet. Oh, and uh, no pressure washer either? Suggestions? Is it possible they're not on there? __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

03-13-2005, 09:38 PM	#2
Gary Lee fixer of 72 GMC LWB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 111	wd-40/carb cleaner, partsbrush/stiff tooth bruch, a small mirror and flashlight The above make it easier... first spray the front of the block just under the head (probably behind the altenator...did you think it'd be easy?) scrub with the brush, wipe with a rag, shine a bright flashlight at angle till you can read the vin No#(should be a stamped in smaller number which you can use to decipher to lant yr and sequence VIN. You can also do the same behind the driver head above the bellhousing to find the casting no# which should get you down to plant and size/type of motor.... to do the casting number you really need the mirror.. either way its not an easy clean thing to do...

03-13-2005, 09:53 PM	#3
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	DAMN! I've been under there 3 or 4 times...already. I'm waiting for it to jump out at me __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]



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