Engine Cleaner

[204 Escape]

My 5.0 Mercruiser engine is just dusty, not greasy or anything. What can be purchased besides the stock stuff at the normal parts stores that would clean this up ?

I was not wanting to have to "wash it off", but know I probably will have to.

I don't want to get anything in the bilge pump that might damage it.

Suggestions ??

Thanx,

204 Escape

 

[Bondo]

Re: Engine Cleaner

My 5.0 Mercruiser engine is just dusty, not greasy or anything. What can be purchased besides the stock stuff at the normal parts stores that would clean this up ?

I was not wanting to have to "wash it off", but know I probably will have to.

I don't want to get anything in the bilge pump that might damage it.

Suggestions ??

Thanx,

204 Escape

Ayuh,... Use compressed air, 'n Blow it off...
Use a rag, 'n Wipe it off...
Use a waterhose, 'n Rince it off....

 

[paultjohnson]

Re: Engine Cleaner

Yepper ... Compressed air and maybe a variety of different [paint] brushes. ???

 

[Navigator_Victory]

Re: Engine Cleaner

If you do not have compressed air......a leaf blower works wonders and is better for large areas like an engine compartment....wear safety glasses and a dust mask....

 

[204 Escape]

Re: Engine Cleaner

O.K., I just didn't want to use something in the way of a spray that might damage the bilge pump.

Thanx

 

[ChampionShip]

Re: Engine Cleaner

Bilge pumps are fairly resilliant. Rinse it off with a gentle spray from the hose, or an air hose. Put a towel over the bilge pump or something if you're nervous about that. Check for debris in the pump intake and make sure it's not choked on a piece of a leaf or fishing line or anything.