[SEL] cleaning an engine

[David Rotigel]

I second the Gunk idea. I've used that stuff for years and never found  
it to hurt any sort of paint--either new or old! My 16 HP Galloway  
gets a Gunk treatment every time I bring it home from a show.
	Dave

On Sep 29, 2009, at 8:41 PM, Elden DuRand wrote:

> I've used a product called "Gunk".  You can buy it in concentrated  
> form.  Just mix it with kerosene (paraffin to our Limey friends).
>
> You can spray or brush it on with a soft bristle brush.  Let it soak  
> then apply another coat or wash off with a garden hose.  Most of the  
> time the grease and oil will emulsify and float right off.
>
> If you have to re-apply, wait until the surface is totally dry  
> before doing it.  Water will deactivate Gunk.
>
> It's very gentle to paint.
>
> Take care - Elden
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand