[SEL] Engine Hygiene

[Arnie Fero]

   Radiator brushes are really handy for cleaning engines.  The long
   handle and angled head make it easy to get into the nooks and crannies
   of an engine.



   [1]http://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-HB216603-Bristle-Radiator-1-Inch/dp/B0
   0DH7ZSL4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1417885081&sr=8-7&keywords=radiator+bru
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   Dec 6, 2014 10:47:00 AM, sel at lists.stationary-engine.com wrote:

     I’ll through in a word of caution regarding the use of Gunk. Once
     I was working on a very nice Lorenz with lots of original red paint.
     When the engine arrived here, it was covered in all sorts of grease
     and animal hair from sitting in a barn for many years. I hosed the
     engine off, sprayed on the Gunk, and let it sit. When I checked on
     the progress, not only was the built up grease softened, but the
     gorgeous original paint had turned soft and PINK. My beautiful
     original engine was now PINK. I quickly hosed the engine down, and
     carefully toweled it off, and let it dry. Afterward, I wiped it down
     with boiled linseed oil, and luckily, the color was restored. I
     learned my lesson and no longer do I use harsh chemicals on engines.
     Nowadays, I like to use gentler cleaners, like diesel fuel or Simple
     Green Crystal, along with a scraper, wooden stick, toothbrush,
     stainless wire brush, or a brass wire brush. For cleaning good paint
     that might be stained, use one of the cleaners with steel wool. For
     fine work, use parafin oil with very fine steel wool or brass wool.
     For a finish, boiled linseed oil works nicely on paint. Steam oil
     works nicely on bright metal.
     Rob
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References

   1. http://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-HB216603-Bristle-Radiator-1-Inch/dp/B00DH7ZSL4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1417885081&sr=8-7&keywords=radiator+brush