I would try Gunk Engine cleaner.
Works really well.
Dan Dwelley
On Wed, 3 May 2000 18:41:24 -0700, Max Heim wrote:
> A stiff wire brush will help with the dried-on gunk. A wire brush head on
> a drill will take it down to metal all over while spraying the immediate
> vicinity with toxic by-products, but that may be acceptable if you wear
> protective gear. Simple Green is pretty effective as a cleaner. Have fun!
>
> Andrew B. Lundgren had this to say:
>
> >I am going to be going though an engine from a running parts car I drove
> >for about 45 days. The Engine is slimy with oil and dirt that built up
> >over the years. I am planning on going though the bottom of the engine
> >and putting a new head on it.
> >
> >My question is how can I clean this up well enough to have a new coat of
> >engine pain look good on it?
> >
> >I already have it out of the car. I cleaned it at the car wash while it
> >was still installed, but I didn't get a lot of the slime off. I have
gone
> >over it with a scraper and pealed a bunch off but it is by no means
ready.
> > For the most part you cannot see the original color of the engine
still.
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >Andrew
> >
> >
>
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.
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