engine cleaning

ltj427 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-09-2005, 01:29 PM

i just put a brand new 360 crate into my truck

but the air cleaner cover I got is open the the air cleaner is visible. The problem is after put the new engine in is the engine compartment is dirty greasy and what not

. Any recommendation on how to clean it should I just put a trash bag over the aircleaner because I don't want to get it or my new carb wet. Thanks

73Custom · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2005, 02:23 PM

Yep. Just cover the aircleaner, carb and distributer with a plastic bag. I like to spray it down with a degreaser, then let it soak and use a power washer (heated if possible) and it will come nice and clean. Before I got myself a power washer, I used to do this type of thing at the local self serve car wash.

Marty

Outlaw08 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 03:06 AM

What happens if you don't cover the distributor and air cleaner with a bag before you spray degreaser? I've done it twice and I haven't noticed anything, but no matter if my engine is only running for 3 minutes, to get from my house to the local self-serve everything sizzles when i spray the degreaser, and it comes out at such a low pressure that nothing comes clean. Any suggestions?

460f250 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 09:24 AM

You can get moisture or condensation in the cap and it will make it hard to start. Usually you just have to wipe it out, but sometimes thats not enough.