[SEL] Engine Hygiene

[Arnie Fero]

   Spencer,



   Like the others, I'm partial to using kerosene and Gunk for the
   cleaning part.  I've used a 50-50 mix of kero and non-detergent motor
   oil to give an old industrial look to an engine.  Most recently, I've
   started using Penetrol.  It's nice in that it's a bit more permanent
   that the kero-oil mix and it doesn't attract dirt like the kero-oil
   mix.



   Arnie
   Dec 5, 2014 01:59:55 PM, sel at lists.stationary-engine.com wrote:

     Hey,
     At Portland over the years, I asked a few of you what you clean your
     original (unrestored) engines with. The answer I remember hearing
     most was diesel fuel; after getting off the worst of the crud and
     dirt by gentle scraping. But, because I have early onset CRS , I am
     not sure of that answer. Does that sound right?
     I always admired the patina of some of our group's original engines
     at Portland. I'd like to recreate that as best I can.
     Thanks!
     Spencer
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