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I need to clean degreese my 1gen..Any tips on this?

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Old 12-31-2010, 09:40 AM
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Default I need to clean degreese my 1gen..Any tips on this?
I was thinking the Engine bright stuff at auto zone...Worked good on my 460. After that can i use the car wash to rinse it?

Should it be running?
cool?
hot?
anything that cant get wet?
 
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Old 12-31-2010, 10:28 AM
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your right on target but whatever ya do DONOT powerwash any of the electrical....been there done that and not pretty
 
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Old 12-31-2010, 11:30 AM
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Anything citrus based. More concentrated, the better. Citrol works good, but it's awful expensive.
 
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Old 12-31-2010, 12:17 PM
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I used the cheap citrus based stuff from the dollar store on one of my skid loaders and it does such a good job it started removing the paint. Which pissed me off.
 
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Thanks Guys!
 
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:24 PM
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If the engine is hot when you do it, don't powerwash the injection pump right away.
There is a mild possibility it might cool the pump too fast and cause damage to the head.

Mark.
 
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:35 PM
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I used a couple of cans of tech engine degreaser from walmart.Spray on a warmed up engine ,let it soak about 5 min and spray off at car wash while running.Worked pretty good for me.
 
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I use Simple Green, cuts grease and wont damage paint. If you take a paint brush, cut off 1/3 of the bristles it will help get the nooks, crannies and caked on stuff. Does tires too.
 
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For the really tight spots I use my wife's toothbrush, But make sure you clean it pretty good when you are done.
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by fatirishguy
For the really tight spots I use my wife's toothbrush, But make sure you clean it pretty good when you are done.





She has the power one so i am sure it will do a great job
 
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