Clean the safe way.

[Retired Wrencher 6,810]

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.

[953 nut 67,537]

D you have a link to the video or the product?

[ebinmaine 79,748]

Looks like this gives excellent results. 

 

Remember to hand plane the cylinder head for flatness too.  

 

 

[peter lena 9,958]

@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  

[8ntruck 9,079]

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?

[peter lena 9,958]

@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 

[sqrlgtr 3,334]

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.

[squonk 47,450]

I wouldn't knock yourself out looking for VR1 oil over Rotella.

 

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