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Simple Green works well, and I use WD-40 to scrub off the really stuborn crap. Be real careful spraying everything down with a hose when you are done. Use low pressure, no power sprayers. Don't directly spray anything electrical. I put a bag over my distributor and my throttle body when spraying. Good luck.
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Simple Green works well, and I use WD-40 to scrub off the really stuborn crap. Be real careful spraying everything down with a hose when you are done. Use low pressure, no power sprayers. Don't directly spray anything electrical. I put a bag over my distributor and my throttle body when spraying. Good luck.
pedant
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
Um, Gunk??
That's what it was made for.
For REALLY encrusted engines a Steam Jenny will get it cleaner, faster than anything on the planet but as mentioned above, electrical components and connections will need to be checked, and dried.
I like to pack plugs with Dielectric grease before I reassemble them.
That's what it was made for.
For REALLY encrusted engines a Steam Jenny will get it cleaner, faster than anything on the planet but as mentioned above, electrical components and connections will need to be checked, and dried.
I like to pack plugs with Dielectric grease before I reassemble them.
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From: Gatineau, Quebec
I recently cleaned my engine....with gunk I might add and i now have a check engine light that I still haven't gotten rid of.
Use caution when cleaning your engine, and certainly cover critical components as recommended.
Use caution when cleaning your engine, and certainly cover critical components as recommended.
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From: Four Corners, MT
I wouldn't recommend Gunk at all, it's not worth a crap with thick grease.
Simple Green and industrial strength cleaners from a cleaning supply house work best.
I pressure wash my engine all the time.
If you spray some silicone over key wiring points then you won't have to worry about it so much.
I also leave my truck running while I wash the bay.
Just stay away from the distributor and the throttle bodies.
I've had way worse problems just driving in the rain and through puddles.
My stock Ford snorkel sucks up so much dang water it's ridiculous!
Good luck holmes!
Simple Green and industrial strength cleaners from a cleaning supply house work best.
I pressure wash my engine all the time.
If you spray some silicone over key wiring points then you won't have to worry about it so much.
I also leave my truck running while I wash the bay.
Just stay away from the distributor and the throttle bodies.
I've had way worse problems just driving in the rain and through puddles.
My stock Ford snorkel sucks up so much dang water it's ridiculous!
Good luck holmes!
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I wouldn't recommend Gunk at all, it's not worth a crap with thick grease.
Simple Green and industrial strength cleaners from a cleaning supply house work best.
I pressure wash my engine all the time.
If you spray some silicone over key wiring points then you won't have to worry about it so much.
I also leave my truck running while I wash the bay.
Just stay away from the distributor and the throttle bodies.
I've had way worse problems just driving in the rain and through puddles.
My stock Ford snorkel sucks up so much dang water it's ridiculous!
Good luck holmes!
Simple Green and industrial strength cleaners from a cleaning supply house work best.
I pressure wash my engine all the time.
If you spray some silicone over key wiring points then you won't have to worry about it so much.
I also leave my truck running while I wash the bay.
Just stay away from the distributor and the throttle bodies.
I've had way worse problems just driving in the rain and through puddles.
My stock Ford snorkel sucks up so much dang water it's ridiculous!
Good luck holmes!
What 'key wiring points' are you talking about? And what kind of silicone?
Thanks =)
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Cargo Master
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I guess if you just put it on the rubber instead of the terminal end then that would be a good thing.
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From: Four Corners, MT
Well I personally do not consider it good on my truck when I run it while it's missing so bad because the distributor is wet.
It just can't be good for the engine.
As for spraying silicone.
Just get a can of exactly that, spray silicone.
Spray the inside of the distributor cap a little bit as well as the outside.
I'd spray the main wiring connection as well. (On the drivers side fender well.)
It just can't be good for the engine.
As for spraying silicone.
Just get a can of exactly that, spray silicone.
Spray the inside of the distributor cap a little bit as well as the outside.
I'd spray the main wiring connection as well. (On the drivers side fender well.)
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From: Gatineau, Quebec
Die-electric grease is good!!!
I used to have some issues with moisture...mostly on really damp mornings. I applied the grease and problem went away.
About a month ago, I came out and started the truck up, it was sputtering some, so I pulled the wires quick and but a dab on both ends.....bahda bing, bahda boom, problem solved!
Can't say anymore.
Also DasCheckers is right....When I bought my wires, they already had a dose in them.
Check it out!
I used to have some issues with moisture...mostly on really damp mornings. I applied the grease and problem went away.
About a month ago, I came out and started the truck up, it was sputtering some, so I pulled the wires quick and but a dab on both ends.....bahda bing, bahda boom, problem solved!
Can't say anymore.
Also DasCheckers is right....When I bought my wires, they already had a dose in them.
Check it out!
