Cleaning the motor?

[ridinfast03]

Anyone got some good tips on cleaning the motor back up? I have used lots of different degreasers and nothing seems to do that great of a job.

I have a dremel but not sure how to approach the metal on the engine. I have done lots of polishing and such but never really had to clean something up this bad.

Thanks

 

[ratchracing]

I use lots of Simple Green MAX and let it soak for a while, then just spray off. Usually works great, for stubborn dirt and oil I use a plastic brush while soaking it.

 

[ridinfast03]

Ive tried simple green which does a great job on the plastics and other stuff, but my motor is older and has really stubborn stains.

 

[teamexileracing]

I figured this one out on accident...i was trying to clean my engine one day and it was taking for ever and when i was cleaning up for the day i accidentaly got some gas on it some out and i was too lazy to clean it up. Well the next day i touched that spot with a rag and everything just wiped right off like nothing. I also found out oil does the same thing except you cant really get off the engine once you get it on, that wasnt on accident i was just trying it.

 

[ratchracing]

I figured this one out on accident...i was trying to clean my engine one day and it was taking for ever and when i was cleaning up for the day i accidentaly got some gas on it some out and i was too lazy to clean it up. Well the next day i touched that spot with a rag and everything just wiped right off like nothing. I also found out oil does the same thing except you cant really get off the engine once you get it on, that wasnt on accident i was just trying it.

Gasoline does work, even try varsol

 

[mclarenkid69]

I've herd from the people of at yfz central that WD40 is the best thing ever. I'm not sure about washing the engine, but i know to put that on your engine before you put your engine thougha ny ind of mud andthe dirt will not bake to it.

 

[kreed5821]

Nonstick cooking spray also works when you get it clean to keep it clean.

 

[floridaredneck]

Thats what i use. Whole can of 50cent nonstick cooking spray. Works good kinda.

 

[hatfield44]

Gotta be careful with gasoline. Make sure your in a well ventalated area; like outside. I had a buddy who was cleaning on a bicycle with gasoline, and a spark occured. He got some pretty nasty burns, and ruined the paint job on his dad's vette.
Remeber; liquid gas is not explosive, but the vapors are.