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Engine De - Greaser

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by polardaddy, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. Dec 14, 2018
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    This thread is so old, the title isn't capitalized. :D
     
  2. Dec 14, 2018
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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  3. Dec 14, 2018
    truckee4x4

    truckee4x4 Grant Kaye 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Classic move!
     
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  4. Dec 15, 2018
    NCRenII

    NCRenII yellow fever

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    well,... what products and process did you use?
     
  5. Dec 15, 2018
    Chilly

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    Another thing about Gunk. The gallon cans with instructions to mix with kerosene stated that the engine needs to be 100% dry because even the smallest amount of water greatly diminishes its effectiveness. So perfectly dry before first application, then a long wait after you rinse it off before you can use it again.

    When I use gunk I usually apply, then gondo something else for rest of day, occasionally retreating just enough to keep it wet. Day or so later mechanically remove as much slime and grime as I easily can, repeat a couple of times THEN rinse. Remaining caked on grime will need to dry throughout before trying again. Thats why I delay rinsing.
     
  6. Dec 15, 2018
    wasillashack

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    If you want an inexpensive way to warm your garage, I'd look at a propane heater, I've used them to heat my Conex when I have to work in it in the winter, can be bought new with cylinder of propane for under $100, it probably won't be a sauna but it will be a lot more bearable than 10 degrees. Good luck!
     
  7. Dec 15, 2018
    Hellion

    Hellion Regurgitated

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    I think I require a demonstration before I even think of dropping coin on another "super degreaser" in a trigger sprayer bottle. [​IMG]

    Oven cleaner is phenomenal. I spray it on, it foams, I wait a while (15 minutes +/-) to let it work in a bit (but not long enough to let the product evaporate/dry off) and as soon as I agitate it lightly with a plastic bristle brush, the brush gets chocolate brown with muck. It's disgusting. Then I hose it off (although for oven/indoor use it says to wipe it with a cloth). It might take a second application for the heavier areas; seems like it was extra thick around the bolt holes (the bolt acts as an physical anchor for additional crud).
     
  8. Dec 15, 2018
    Greevesman

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    Super clean and a hot pressure washer.
    I rented one and it worked really well.
     
  9. Dec 19, 2018
    70cj5134f

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    A regular duty pressure washer, hooked to the water heater drain , adds hot water to the mix.
    Always had good luck with gunk.
     
  10. Feb 15, 2019
    windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

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    You gotta be careful with this, a regular pressure washer relies on the cool water going through it to keep the pump from overheating. Supposedly if you run hot water through it in can ruin the pump as it wasn't designed for the heat.
     
  11. Feb 16, 2019
    70cj5134f

    70cj5134f Member

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    I actually had it hooked to the hot side of my cloths washer hookup, it was closer.
    And my heater is turned down to energy savings mode.
    But I did not know bout harming the pump, never too old to learn.
     
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