Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) Diesel Topics Only

how to keep a engine clean

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-05-2012, 10:53 AM
waystro's Avatar
waystro
waystro is offline
Senior User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
how to keep a engine clean

we live in the country side of san antonio and it's is dusty and the motor it is dusty just wanted to see if yall now how to clean it thanks
 
  #2  
Old 03-05-2012, 11:50 AM
Festus Hagen's Avatar
Festus Hagen
Festus Hagen is offline
Methanoholic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maine (NorCal Native)
Posts: 6,442
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Personally, I am a avid fan of this stuff: Incredible Pink

If it's not "Incredible Pink" made by Chem Quest, Inc in Gorham Maine then it's just another Pink Stuff.

-Enjoy
fh : )_~
 
  #3  
Old 03-05-2012, 11:52 AM
IDI guy's Avatar
IDI guy
IDI guy is offline
Elder User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Kodiak, Alaska
Posts: 751
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I use a pressure washer but you can only spray some stuff off, the rest is a good degreaser "super purple" + elbow grease, and before you go wild with the pressure washer cover everything important with plastic and avoid directly spraying IP, intake, head gaskets, valve covers, GP's,.. think surgery when you're spraying and don't go too crazy and "f" something up. Good luck
 
  #4  
Old 03-05-2012, 11:59 AM
Country_boy_2007's Avatar
Country_boy_2007
Country_boy_2007 is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: C-ville, ohio
Posts: 1,347
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
dish soap, a scrub brush and a garden hose works pretty good, avoid high pressure because you will force water past gaskets and seals into the engine. and this is obvious but ill mention it anyway. do it with the engine cold. then after your done, start it and let it get good and warm to burn the water out of everything
 
  #5  
Old 03-05-2012, 03:23 PM
Aune163rd's Avatar
Aune163rd
Aune163rd is offline
Postmaster

Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Missoula, Montana
Posts: 4,410
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Dawn dishsoap, takes the grease off anything...im telling ya.
 
  #6  
Old 03-05-2012, 07:10 PM
waystro's Avatar
waystro
waystro is offline
Senior User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thank's im going with the incredible pink
 
  #7  
Old 03-05-2012, 07:13 PM
tje2015's Avatar
tje2015
tje2015 is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
That incredible pink site made some money off me today Thanks for the tip Festus!
 
  #8  
Old 03-06-2012, 02:07 PM
Festus Hagen's Avatar
Festus Hagen
Festus Hagen is offline
Methanoholic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maine (NorCal Native)
Posts: 6,442
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Be careful with Pink on paint ... DO NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY!!!! PERIOD! Especially on paint.
Flush with plenty of water, hot water works best. I flush until the slippery feel is gone.

If you are trying to clean a thick heavy greasy engine or the like, do not pre wet with water, use it 100%, spray it on, use a screwdriver or scraper to scratch through to metal to allow the pink to get under the grime, keep it all wet as you work around.

I have found in real heavy cases of dry caked on greasy crud to first soak with cheap penetrating fluid (and allow to soak longer the better) helps tremendously but then adds the poor environment element.

Then blast it off with water.

I HIGHLY recommend skin protection, it will suck all the oil right out of you!
Cannot count the times my hands have wound up dry, cracked and bleeding.

No I am not connected to them in any way other then I really like their products. I have met them, they are awesome people that would rather drive an old broken down explorer then cheapen their products with degraded products.

During racing season, I use at least a gallon a week.

-Enjoy
fh : )_~
 
  #9  
Old 03-06-2012, 02:32 PM
tje2015's Avatar
tje2015
tje2015 is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Good to know, thanks festus.
 
  #10  
Old 03-06-2012, 03:12 PM
Festus Hagen's Avatar
Festus Hagen
Festus Hagen is offline
Methanoholic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maine (NorCal Native)
Posts: 6,442
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Something I was going to mention and forgot ...

If you have a white paint job that is discolored.
Working in small areas at a time use Incredible Pink straight, wash and RINSE THROUGH ... It will bring a new life to white paint.
Once done Rub out and wax to bring back the shine.

But like I said, NEVER ALLOW Incredible Pink to dry!

-Enjoy
fh : )_~
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mikes150
2009 - 2014 F150
11
10-28-2015 06:49 PM
SLUF681
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
4
01-10-2011 07:54 AM
holstein05
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
41
03-30-2008 04:01 AM
Butch(OH)
1999 to 2016 Super Duty
17
07-10-2006 09:41 AM
Iceman31
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
2
05-04-2006 04:43 AM



Quick Reply: how to keep a engine clean



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:53 PM.