Jeff;
Steam cleaning can be very effective in getting the crud off however, it can
sometimes remove paint and the steam has a tendency to get into places you
don't want it to and then it condenses into the liquid form. When I cleaned
my engine compartment I used the "environmentally friendly" form of Gunk and
a stiff nylon-bristled brush. I then did a controlled rinse with the hose
nozzle set to a trickle and a nylon brush to speed things up.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff McNeal [mailto:jmcneal@ohms.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 1:54 PM
To: Spitfire List
Subject: Best way to clean engine?
Back in the old days, I remember a gas station that offered steam-cleaning
services for engines. Is this method safe for Spitfires? Or is there an
easier/better/do-it-yourselfer way to thoroughly clean the gunk and grime
without messing up the electrical system? As long as I keep the coil and
distributor covered with plastic, is there any harm in using a high-pressure
sprayer on a cold engine with some commercially available degreaser? Any
tips?
Also, I will be taking delivery next week on the '69 Mk3 I purchased on
eBay. Any suggestions on precautions I should take before driving for the
first time (besides checking tires, brakes, clutch, all fluid levels, etc.)?
Thanks in advance!
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