degreasing engine
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Cruiser
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degreasing engine
I have ordered the gasket set and have the manual. What is the best way to pre-clean the engine before I get started. I assume pre-cleaning is better than cleaning as I disassemble. I have a few oil and dirt build up spots from a leak on the head of the rear and a valve cover leak on the front. I plan on taking photos of everything along the way down to the tops of the pistons, the jugs have no leak and I think I can tell a lot about what condition the bike is in just at that point, in addition to going into the cam chest at the same time. I just have to know whats in there. It is kinda like waiting to open a present. Does anyone have a solution the intake bolts, I hear the can be hard to deal with.
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Cruiser
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I have not looked yet but is there not a torque spec for the intake bolts
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On street rods over the years, I always used Gunk Engine degreaser. All auto parts stores carry it, even some Walmarts. I advise to not let it soak in more than 5-10 minutes, it may dull some paints. For build up, brush around on the cruddy areas with a 1" paint brush, rinse well.
Will not hurt a thing, as long as you don't let it soak on there overnight or something.
An old friend years ago used Easy Off Oven Cleaner to clean extra nasty auto transmissions, and it worked surprisingly well, but remember it will strip paint and skin if you go crazy with it!
Will not hurt a thing, as long as you don't let it soak on there overnight or something.
An old friend years ago used Easy Off Oven Cleaner to clean extra nasty auto transmissions, and it worked surprisingly well, but remember it will strip paint and skin if you go crazy with it!
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Tourer
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It's called an engine stand.
Then you can use the specific S Allen wrench.
Makeshift... Hmpf
Then you can use the specific S Allen wrench.
Makeshift... Hmpf
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There's a youtube vid from S&S where they're doing a big bore kit. In it, they mention a specific tool used to remove/reinstall the intale manifold bolts. It's a long allen wrench with a ball end. It's an old adage, but use the proper tool for the job.
