Cleaning a greasy engine

[Dennis H]

I don't cover anything. Just make sure the engine is warm, not hot. Avoid the bulkhead like the plague. After reading this thread, I'm gonna use 4 cans of Gunk or whatever is in sale. No paint removal, and no grease left. Nice and clean. Toothbrushes my eye.

 

[CudaChick1968]

I have a question...what do y'all do bout the electrical components?? bulkhead, coil etc...

Cover it all up with plastic grocery bags secured with rubber bands. I do the same with my carb when I wash the motor.

 

[mutt71]

GREAT advice, Leanna. Thanks!

 

[CudaChick1968]

Absolutely!! It's nice to have some input on a motor thread that didn't invoive Powder ****. lol

 

[slepr1]

I really like to use Spay 9 , by Knight Products, widely available. Does a great job and is not too intrusive to the environment.

Spray 9 is probably the best cleaner out there for everything.

 

[TxDon]

I have a question...what do y'all do bout the electrical components?? bulkhead, coil etc...

Remove as many items as you can. Cover the distributor, alternator, etc. with a plastic bag. Don't spray cleaner directly on wiring or electrical components, clean those by spraying cleaner on a rag and gently wiping without saturating.

 

[69a100]

I like to go fishing once in a while so am on board with not dumping tons of harsh chemicals down the street drains.
Thanks,
Derek

So, just pull onto the lawn and hose it down there. Problem solved

 

[slepr1]

WD-40 is good for general cleaning/polishing of most anything under the hood. Its not good for oily built up grime but for cleaning off your spark plug wires, aluminum stuff, painted areas, ect its great. Try it and you will be amazed how easy it works.