How can I clean my engine w/out removing?

[ebman74]

How can I clean the engine and bay up? Can I cover the distributer and carb and spray with gunk-off and hose? I plan on new valve covers and airfilter assemblly also plan on cleaning up the wiring, but how can I degrease the motor?
Thanks Guys!

 

[ebman74]

Here's what I'm working with...

 

[TexasBronco]

just "water proof" your dist. and Air cleaner and any other openings. Disconnect the battery. Spray on Degreeser, and hose off. I did it a while ago no problem.

 

[feitctaj]

not a problem, just baggie the dist and carb and a rubber band, I like Simple green and a toilet brush(new).

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

Isn't that an "After" picture?

 

[probaja]

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simple green works great - after covering the dist. and carb just spray a heavy coat on everything, wait a minute, then hose it off!

 

[77BroncoWag]

super clean cleans everything;D

 

[mudde]

super clean aslo eats aluimun...
your valve cover will never shine again

Eric

 

[jpoore]

Depends upon exactly what you're doing.

Steam cleaning will be the most effective- maybe too effective.

I had my undercarriage done before the drivetrain swap. Night and day differance.

 

[TOFIC]

You call that DIRTY??

Dont come to my place, you will be in for a disappointment.

TOFIC

 

[carchie]

You call that DIRTY??

Dont come to my place, you will be in for a disappointment.

TOFIC

That is what I was thinking;D I don't think mine has ever been that clean even after I cleaned it. But when I do I use Super Clean and a high pressure washer on low...

Chris

 

[Pirate EB]

don't hose down a hot engine. it could crack the block.

 

[edge4]

Beyond the usual degreaser or brake cleaner, I found the Euro-Pro Ultra Steam Shark to work pretty well. It cost's a lot lesss than the commercial steam cleaners and can also be used all around the house.

 

[broncobillc]

brake cleaner works great to clean everything off including most cheap paint. don't want to repaint don't use brake cleaner