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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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I would like to give the 6.0 a bath any ideas on what to do or not to do? I am getting a little salt built up on it. Want to keep it looking new!

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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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Sorry, I am talking about the engine not the truck!!!!!

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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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I use Gunk brand engine degreaser on real dirty stuff, I have never had my 6.0 that dirty...... maybe someone else has some great ideas on this….what ever you do…do not use Simple Green...it will do nasty thing to many metal surfaces...unless COMPLETELY washed off..

By the way Friday and Saturday can be a bit slow around here....so just hang out and check back..

Have you read the Tech Folder...great stuff on the 6.0
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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TRY not to spray directly on the distributor and plug wires.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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Sorry couldnt help myself, just kidding I do the same as TIM a litle gunk and your good as new.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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Man what a slow night...three of us are talking about Gunk…I need a life


ON edit...the first one is gone off to have a life
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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Man what a slow night...three of us are talking about Gunk…I need a life
LOL...it is welcome chatter after an *interesting* night
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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So what was *interesting* about it?

Gunk, and just use a garden hose. No high pressure. Don't get it in the air filter. Other than that don't use Simple Green. It is a little tough on electrical connectors.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Did you get yor new truck yet and if so how do you like it.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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NOPE....I held it out of the "Q" until the second week of Jan wanted an 01 or 02/05 build date...it should be here...23Feb...going down to the train yard, with my friend the sales person in my car and let him drive it back to the dealership...it is not going to leave my eyes until I take delivery...**** I am.... ready for it too.

From the looks of the green dots…it is you and I again…kind of like two guys an a garage…well two guys and a can


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