I have seen this here or another site, but can not find it right now.. so..


I have a harbor freight parts washer, it works ok, but the degreaser they sell does not work so hot.
What do you use in your parts cleaner.
Also how do you clean the exterior of an engine that is out of the car? it is a 617 from a 300sd.

thanks

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you can only use what the washer was designed for. if you bought a HF washer its made for water-based "environmentally friendly" crap, and using solvent-based cleaner will eat it alive.

cleaning an engine is easy. put it in a pickup and drive to a carwash.

I take my engines down to where I use to work and use the steam cleaner. I also use the loader to lift it out of the Pick Up.

When I cleaned an engine at home, I had it hanging on the hoist, and used a can of gas and a brush to scrub it off. had a large pan under it to catch the drippings. then used a POR product, marine Clean for the final washing.

Charlie

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1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

If you cant get the motor to a car wash, first block up any openings, give it a good brush with kerosene or some sort of degreaser, then wash it down with the garden hose.

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1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

There's no fast way to do it. You need a gallon of simple green in a spray bottle and a few brushes. Get the brushes at the dollar store.

Once clean, any alloy part willl oxidize. A spray-down with WD40 and wipe off the excess is one way to fix that. A kit like zoop-seal is another.

The simple green works in your cleaner too.

-CTH

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With engine in car,and out in the country,I use oven cleaner from the dollar stores.2-3 cans.It foams the baked on oils good.Then rinse with water hose.
After the big clean up,once or twice a year I use Pinesol.

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I'd probably look at Brownells Inc. for some water based cleaning solution for your parts cleaner. One place where I worked, had one. THe solvent was gone. THey couldn't buy anonther one at Sam's club. This was the late 80's. So, they got a gallon bucket of industrial carb cleaner. I used that once. I was high as a kite. I ordered some stuff from Brownells. There are a recognized name in the gun industry.
Also, as mentioned Simple Green if fairly good. It is available about anywhere. Something I have used that I think is better is 'The Right Stuff'. It is purple in color. I bought it at a True Value hardware store.
Usually, if I have tuff grime on a part, I spray on Simple Green or Right Stuff. I might also spray on some engine cleaner. I wrap it up and take it to a car wash. Then spray it with the hi-pressure hose. Not the best, but works to a degree.
I have used the Marine Clean, but not enough to compare to Simple Green or Right Stuff. I have also heard to use LestOil. I haven't seen it on the grocery self of late though.

Tom

Cheapest best combo I know of... I am on a farm and have multiple things to clean all year...

One gallon can of Concentrated Gunk...
Three gallons of Kerosene...
mix and spray or brush onto grease/engine...
let sit overnight, reapply on heavy grease area...
Spray off with hot water if available...
Repeat if needed... after letting engine dry.

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chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

Hi
Harbor Freight also sells an engine cleaning gun for around $6. It gets pressure from an air compressor and has a suction tube that you put in your cleaning solution - spraying the cleaning solution on the engine at high pressure.

As others have said Simple Green is good - Purple Power is the same thing but cheaper.

Just plain diesel fuel and a stiff parts cleaning brush will give you a good start.

Good Luck,
Joseph

I picked up one of those air guns, but have not tried it yet.
I get poor results in the parts cleaner, seems almost as good as water. The degreaser says 20:1, but I have more than that, probalby close to 2:1. So I am looking for something differant. Also have though about rigging up a heater for it.
the engine is caked with oil, from a blown cooler hose. I would like to be able to get a good result without takeing all of the accesories off of the engine. Not perfect, but a lot better than it is now.
how strong do you mix the simple green?

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I use Simple Green Extreme, straight/no mixing. Good at removing crud, some of the thicker and tougher stuff needs mechanical removal (brush, power-wash, or scraping) to get down to the amount that a solvent/cleaner will remove in one or two applications.

Also, Simple Green warns against leaving it on Aluminum (or other alkali metals), rinse thoroughly and protect electrical connections to prevent corrosion.

I'm a spray-on and hose-off guy, works so far.

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- Jeff

I saved my pennies and bought a really cool industrial diesel burner steam cleaner. It is a cold or hot water pressure washer and a steamer. I have cleaned several engines and undercarriages and it works great. Don't even have to use any degreasing solution but, it does have a suction hose for it. I get going and don't want to stop. Something very satisfying about it. The only downside is it only takes a couple of minutes to get everything clean.

How does this help you? Find someone who has one, bring a six-pack, crank it up and have fun.

I have this, and it is a great little machine.. it puts out more steam than you would think!






Harbor freight, about 120.

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