[Spridgets] Engine de-greasing..

[Allen Hefner]

If the engine runs, heat it up before spraying on the Simple Green.  That
should soften any caked on crud.  Let the SG do it's stuff for a few minutes
(a good time for a beer), then go over what you can reach with a small scrub
brush.  Use a screwdriver to get into all the nooks and crannies.  Then hose
away.  Repeat if necessary in spots.

I use an air compressor to get the standing water off the engine, and if it
is still a bit warm, the rest will dry quickly.  It's important to dry out
any water that might get into the dizzy, simply by running the engine.  You
may want to spray under the cap with some WD40.  That's about all it's good
for.

Good luck,

Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget


On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 8:17 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> My thanks to all who responded both on and off list.
> Bearing in mind that I only have my driveway and a garden hose and that the
> first vehicle to be treated is not yet street-legal (no plates, title,
> etc..)
> My first attempt will use the majority suggestion -- Simple Green,
>
> My local Big Lots has 1/2 gallons of Simple Green concentrate on sale at
> $5...
> So, not much $$ to lose <G>
>
> I'll remember to put baggies over the electrical stuff ;)
>
> Now all I have to is wait for it to stop raining!!
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
> DN06ig   Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000
> '65 Sprite - in process
> '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pete Chast" <pchast at francomm.com>
> To: "Dave KK7SS" <kk7ss at frontier.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:47:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine de-greasing..
>
> Simple Green
>
> On Tue, 17 May 2011 17:44:23 -0400, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > I want to clean the grease and/or off my engines but I have to do it in
> > my driveway.
> > So I would like to know of a product that meets all or most of the
> > following criteria.
> >
> > 1) Sprays on
> > 2) Doesn't harm wiring, paint or plastic components
> > 3) doesn't requitre the engine to be hot
> > 4) washes off with plain water
> > 5) Is biodegradeable
> > 6) Not dangerous to passing fauna - mainly quail and squirrels, the
> > occcasional eagle or fishhawks; sometimes (but not often) coyote or
> > beaver. The rest I don't give a d*mn about!
> >
> > Any (polite) suggestions?  Spray-on Gunk?
> >
> > --
> > Dave G  KK7SS
> > DN06ig   Richland, WA
> >
> > '59 Morris Minor 1000
> > '65 Sprite - in process
> > '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
> > '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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