Got a used engine.... Pressure washing?
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Got a used engine.... Pressure washing?
I got a good deal on a complete used motor from a severely rolled truck (including injectors, turbo, and FICM). I am planning on prepping it to put in my truck (melted plastic overheat).
My plan is to combine a couple HF engine stands to mount it sideways and run a compression test to verify the motor.
Before (or after, haven't decided) I do the compression test I want to pressure wash the outside of the engine to clean up all the oil that I figure is either from the rollover or bedplate/valve cover leak (or some combination of both).
Any special cautions WRT Pressure washing?
Richard
My plan is to combine a couple HF engine stands to mount it sideways and run a compression test to verify the motor.
Before (or after, haven't decided) I do the compression test I want to pressure wash the outside of the engine to clean up all the oil that I figure is either from the rollover or bedplate/valve cover leak (or some combination of both).
Any special cautions WRT Pressure washing?
Richard
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With the engine out of the vehicle, I 'd say pressure washing would be an easier task than if it was in the truck...however, If you haven't heard this engine run and you do pressure wash it, if it doesn't start when you get it installed, it will be somewhat harder to know if it is the water getting into something it shouldn't have and finding it could be a problem...or it could be due to some other problem that already exists. It'll just make it harder to chase it down. Not an insurmountable problem..but still a problem. Just a thought.
Good luck with the new to you engine.
Good luck with the new to you engine.
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Since every angle is easy to get to I suggest de-greaser/brush with multiple applications, if necessary ,and just a mist to clean it off. Not really necessary to jet water into it. Use hot water out of the tap if possible.
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With the engine out of the vehicle, I 'd say pressure washing would be an easier task than if it was in the truck...however, If you haven't heard this engine run and you do pressure wash it, if it doesn't start when you get it installed, it will be somewhat harder to know if it is the water getting into something it shouldn't have and finding it could be a problem...or it could be due to some other problem that already exists. It'll just make it harder to chase it down. Not an insurmountable problem..but still a problem. Just a thought.
Good luck with the new to you engine.
Good luck with the new to you engine.
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With the engine out of the vehicle, I 'd say pressure washing would be an easier task than if it was in the truck...however, If you haven't heard this engine run and you do pressure wash it, if it doesn't start when you get it installed, it will be somewhat harder to know if it is the water getting into something it shouldn't have and finding it could be a problem...or it could be due to some other problem that already exists. It'll just make it harder to chase it down. Not an insurmountable problem..but still a problem. Just a thought.
Good luck with the new to you engine.
Good luck with the new to you engine.
I want to paint the engine before it goes in, I am thinking a forest green or maybe blue like the truck. It makes it easier to see oil leaks if it's not black.
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A good degreaser with a brush and then you can just wash it off with the hose.
My favorite for the job is this stuff.
Simple Green Precision Equipment Degrease. It's not the same formula as there
green stuff and will not eat aluminum like other stuff does.
Simple Green Extreme Aircraft Precision Cleaner
You can find it in a lot of places or on Amazon and at https://www.grainger.com
Plus most places that deal with small aircraft parts and supplies.
The stuff is good and strong.
My favorite for the job is this stuff.
Simple Green Precision Equipment Degrease. It's not the same formula as there
green stuff and will not eat aluminum like other stuff does.
Simple Green Extreme Aircraft Precision Cleaner
You can find it in a lot of places or on Amazon and at https://www.grainger.com
Plus most places that deal with small aircraft parts and supplies.
The stuff is good and strong.
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