<VV> Cleaning block parts

[Frank DuVal]

Wash with soap and water then rinsing and drying is the RECOMMENDED way 
of cleaning cylinders after boring. It should be fine for heads and any 
other engine parts. The rinsing is important to remove soap deposits 
from internal passages, and the drying helps cut down on flash rust.

120 psig and a nozzle.....wear eye protection. This could be nasty.

Stephen Upham wrote:
> I need a quick answer.  I'm cleaning my parts in anticipation of 
> putting the engine together this weekend.  I'm using Simple Green and 
> water in a storage bin and a parts brush.  I'm then rinsing the parts 
> with a water hose and stray nozzle on full.  I'm then blow drying the 
> parts under 120 psi with a directional nozzle.  I'm then placing them 
> on the patio table to cook in the sun.  My question is, is this 
> process ok to do to the heads.  They are complete with valve guides 
> and springs attached.
>
> Stephen U