best way to clean a fully assembled motor

[lestat357]

its off the bike but is pretty grimey,i dont wanna take it apart like that.

 

[IndyMX]

Plug the holes with shop towels and spray with degreaser..

 

[XRpredator]

and use a toothbrush

 

[lestat357]

whats a good degreaser for aluminum ive seen alot that are to harsh for aluminum thanks

 

[XRpredator]

simple green

 

[Patman]

I love 3M Citrus cleaner!

 

[IndyMX]

I use this stuff I get at Advance Auto.. Called Purple Power. It's similar to Simple Green. A bit stronger though.

 

[regal21guy]

purple power is the way to go

 

[zaneyzrex]

careful with PP cause it will stain certain parts. i spray the motor down, spray PP on motor, start scrubbing, then wash off. as long as your using lots of water right away youll be ok. dont let it sit w/ just PP on it

 

[sparkysakitas]

greased lightning works great on the motor grime

 

[2strokerfun]

I like maxima cleanup, but not if it's a really grimy, grease covered engine that was someone elses mess. Then, I just use gunk and high pressure hose, to get most of it off. Then use toothbrush, dawn/water mix and air to scrub it all-the-way-clean

 

[lestat357]

ok heres another question - whats the best way to clean the inside of the motor after taking it apart?

 

[zaneyzrex]

ok heres another question - whats the best way to clean the inside of the motor after taking it apart?

i use my solvent tank with simple green, then wash the parts off with water and blow them off with air. lots and lots of motors running around in phoenix that ive done that way. :cool: