<VV> RE: Block Cleaning

[Keith Hammett]

I went by the clean it, clean it, clean it, clean it. Dad how many times you
gonna clean it?  Just a few more times today....

Next day...  Clean it, clean it.....Dad how many times you gonna clean it?
Just once more.  Then dry it with air.

I was told once; clean it until you think you have it and then do it a
couple more times.  Much easier now than to have to tear it down and do it
again plus a bunch more work.

I used Simple Green on mine until the final wash then just plain old water
from the hose.

Keith Hammett

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Folks,
	Really important to take out oil gallery plugs when cleaning an old
block-or a new one...

The best way to clean is in a professional machine, but I have found even
that leaves sediment in voids, etc. Heat and solvent seem to work better
than just solvent to dislodge sludge where grit may be embedded.  So, final
step is soapy hot water, followed by clean hot water and then cold water and
blow out with air.  BTW, running a drill bit thru oil holes for crank and
cam not only makes sure there are no casting obstructions but also gets some
of the sludge, if any in those places.

Chuck S
YS73


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