Retired Wrencher 6,816 #1 Posted yesterday at 09:39 AM I was on you tube a few weeks ago, and I found this page that had a case dealership in Connecticut I believe.. He had this new tool that I’ve never heard about how to safely clean the top end of the engine and the head. It’s nylon attached to steel that you can put in your drill or whatever. You spray it down with like fantastic or some kind of household cleaner, but let it sit for about 10 minutes. These nylon attachments made the whole head and top of the engine clean within a 10 minutes. I was truly impressed on that. The other bonus it doesn’t leave any scratches or gouging of the material which according to this video it’s the first place where carbon will build up. So here’s a couple pics before and after this was about 10 minutes worth of work. The orange is course this kit came with two others gray, which is a medium grit and I believe the blue is a fine grit. I’m sold on this so far much easier. I used to use steel but at left a lot of scratches. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 67,549 #2 Posted yesterday at 11:01 AM D you have a link to the video or the product? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,754 #3 Posted yesterday at 01:40 PM Looks like this gives excellent results. Remember to hand plane the cylinder head for flatness too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,963 #4 Posted yesterday at 03:06 PM @Retired Wrencher that fuel, oil related varnish , is the issue , 2 things I changed to years ago , sta bil , enhances fuel cleaning debris , another major cleaner ? zinc, been adding rislone zinc , typically 2 to3 oz to a fresh oil change , also like the valvoline 10-30 VR1 flat tappet oil , no smoke or varnish . repetitive problems , are simply something I have to get after . after EVERY USAGE , I go after a regular check over , for FEED BACK , HOW IS IT DOING ? WHAT IS IT DOING ? need a tweak ? over 40 years , regular maintenance , go to what makes it bombproof , my screaming pto neighbor , has no clue , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 9,087 #5 Posted yesterday at 03:41 PM 32 minutes ago, peter lena said: valvoline 10-30 VR1 flat tappet oil First I've heard of this product. I wonder how the specs compare to the Rotella 30 wt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,963 #6 Posted yesterday at 05:43 PM @8ntruck actually its a very good , oil made for older type engines , with the latest upgrades , thing I notice most is , operational , running ease , definitely happier , smoother , also better on fuel for related usage . none of my engines , smoke in any phase. near instant starts , very impressed with its smooth / quick response . no oil usage at all , better fuel use , my experience , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,344 #7 Posted 21 hours ago 4 hours ago, 8ntruck said: First I've heard of this product. I wonder how the specs compare to the Rotella 30 wt? Ive used both and have had good luck with both. The VR1 has a higher zinc content and is designed for run in flat tappet race engines (high rpm) and not as easy to find, around these parts anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,453 #8 Posted 21 hours ago I wouldn't knock yourself out looking for VR1 oil over Rotella. These are lawn mowers. Not Indy cars or space ships! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 9,087 #9 Posted 20 hours ago 15 minutes ago, squonk said: I wouldn't knock yourself out looking for VR1 oil over Rotella. These are lawn mowers. Not Indy cars or space ships! Yup. Our wide open speed isn't much more than the idle speed on some of those race engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,910 #10 Posted 20 hours ago Over the years I have use synthetic , expensive stuff and wally world stuff...never heard an engine sound different Haven't had an oil related failures either... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,754 #11 Posted 20 hours ago Change it on time. That is all. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,816 #12 Posted 8 hours ago 22 hours ago, 953 nut said: D you have a link to the video or the product? Yes. Just not sure of location. I see if I can post link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,816 #13 Posted 7 hours ago 21 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Looks like this gives excellent results. Remember to hand plane the cylinder head for flatness too. I will Eric. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,816 #14 Posted 7 hours ago 23 hours ago, 953 nut said: D you have a link to the video or the product? Just can not find the like Richard. I am Computer illiterate. I just get buy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 67,549 #15 Posted 4 hours ago 21 hours ago, 8ntruck said: First I've heard of this product. I wonder how the specs compare to the Rotella 30 wt? VR1 would be about the same as any oil made for use in a deisal engine. 16 hours ago, squonk said: These are lawn mowers. Not Indy cars or space ships! Not too sure how long an Indy Car or a Space Ship would hold up with ValvolineVR1 or Rotella 30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
