Thanks for the tip Festus!
how to keep a engine clean
Methanoholic
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,442
Likes: 8
From: Maine (NorCal Native)
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 : )_~
If it's not "Incredible Pink" made by Chem Quest, Inc in Gorham Maine then it's just another Pink Stuff.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 751
Likes: 0
From: Kodiak, Alaska
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
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,347
Likes: 0
From: Kville, ohio
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
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
From: Harrisonburg, VA
Trending Topics
Methanoholic
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,442
Likes: 8
From: Maine (NorCal Native)
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 : )_~
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 : )_~
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Methanoholic
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,442
Likes: 8
From: Maine (NorCal Native)
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 : )_~
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 : )_~
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
holstein05
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
41
Mar 30, 2008 04:01 AM
