Motor Degreasing/ Cleaning

[ProCarbine2k1]

Well I got the motor pulled in the X, and I must say that it doesnt look too shabby, but I wondered what you resto guys did to rid the grease and grime from your powerplant. I was thinking about using a mild degreaser (purple passion or something), then a mild detergent (dishwashing soap), and then lastly before paint - windex or watered down alcohol. Any method or help appreciated!!

[super90]

When I wash all the grease/oil off I usually use a generic grease/dirt remover, then wipe everything down with some simple green. But before painting anything I wipe it all a degreaser then get all the dust and dirt off with a towel. Anything really works, just not anything to harsh to hurt your gaskets.

[Huffa]

I did my 125M motor a while back. Yours may be black so some of the info I have is voided of course.

#5 thread is where I describe what I used and how I did it .......

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=64999&highlight=125M+motor

[Rookie]

good question Pro. I am going to be doing mine soon too. What about using a pressure washer after the cleaners ( whatever you use ) or is that to strong of pressure?

[Yamada]

I use a pressure washer to clean my ytm-200 engine. I just let it idle while i did it. No problem.

[johnny's X]

i believe it was bryan who told me to use oven cleaner and that worked better than any degreaser i have ever used. Purple power is a good second

[BigGreenMachine]

Gunk degreaser then took it to the pay and spray carwash. Clean as a whistle.

[3Wheelers4Life]

fire place cleaner (dont ask) or brake clean, then wash it off with soap and water.

[ProCarbine2k1]

My ol' man told me about the Gunk stuff, Ill have to check it out. I read somewhere about the oven cleaner, but as super90 said, I dont want to eat up the gaskets that dont need replaced...

[pickleweasel_00]

I spray it down with Purple Power and scrub it with a stiff brush, works great, I haven't met my match yet :D Simple green is pretty good stuff too. Before paint, I wipe it down with some brake cleaner and paint away!

[BigRedRunner]

Die grinder, four grades of sandpaper, two levels of buffing sticks, and some flitz. :naughty:

http://www.250r.us/images/jug.jpg