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jterr 
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 Topic: Engine CleanerPosted: December-13-2020 at 1:56pm |
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Just opened up motor cover and discovered my Filthy engine. Suggestions on how to clean without messing up stuff
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: December-13-2020 at 2:53pm |
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If you cover coil, distributor, alternator, solenoid switch, carburetor, etc. a steam cleaner will shine that bad boy up. A low pressure hot water pressure washer works, but be cautious and don’t get water / soap where it doesn’t belong. After, spray everything down with WD-40.
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2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: December-13-2020 at 3:09pm |
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John,
Next time you post your engine picture, take it from the other side so it doesn't show that Fram oil filter!
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: December-13-2020 at 3:38pm |
+1 K&N Wix Mobil 1 JQ
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Fabcon
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Posted: December-13-2020 at 5:26pm |
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I am sure it a wix he just painted it to match the valve covers
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jterr
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Posted: December-13-2020 at 6:03pm |
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I don't remember the filter but I painted it Orange. I have a Painted Wix also Orange when I change the oil. Could be awhile but with both knees shot been having a hard time just getting around boat much less in it...
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OldSchoolBlue84
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Posted: December-14-2020 at 11:35pm |
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I use regular degreaser, hose her down while covering the distributer and air compressor dry entire engine at the end of year season.... looking good for original 84 🍺
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MrMcD
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Posted: December-15-2020 at 2:23am |
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The past few years I have been using a product called Purple Power, there is another brand with a similar name and both are citrus acid based so mostly bio degradable but both work very well. Spray it on, work it around with a stiff brush and wash it off with water. I have found it it spends much time on your hands you will get a minor skin burn so gloves are a good idea. Any polished aluminum you clean be sure to wash it off as soon as you get the grease lose. I have found if you leave it on polished aluminum it will leave a mark. I have cleaned several engines, transmissions differentials with this stuff. Local parts store sells a gallon for around $20 and it goes a long way.
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