Engine cleaning

[Ed Miller]

I bought a crock pot in a garage sale and use antifreeze ( green stuff ). Bring to a simmer, stir occasionally and season to taste......
After the antifreeze I thoroughly wash the parts with mineral spirits then rinse with water and blow dry. Do not use any dishwashing cleaner that has lemon in it, it will darken the aluminum.
Ed M. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Gabriel Gonzalez 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:56 PM
  Subject: Engine cleaning


  I am in the process of changing bearings and cleaning my 4C engine. And there is a bit of carbon build-up on and around the valves, what would you recommend to clean it and the rest of the engine?
  I was thinking on using an ultrasonic bath, like those used to clean jewelery, but am not sure about the right chemicals to use.
  Any recommendations? Ideas? Suggestions?

  Thanks,


  Gabriel
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