The Ford Barn

[email protected] · 08-04-2021, 04:34 PM

Any suggestions for cleaning the engine up-------not like the showroom,only presentable?

Russell Reay · 08-04-2021, 04:45 PM

I removed starter, generator, and carb. Vigorously scrubbed all visible parts with Gunk mixed w/ diesel fuel, then power washed it. Then brushed entire motor w/ degreaser. When dry I removed spark plugs, masked the distributor, and painted w/ Model A green engine paint. Probably won't start it again for a few months, so will have to wait to see if my process worked.

chap52 · 08-05-2021, 09:03 AM

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I like Purple Power (Wal Mart or Auto Zone) biodegradable and easy to work with. Spray on cold engine after saran wrapping the dist. & electrical junction box. Then use a scrub brush where accessible and rinse it off. I gently wipe with an old towel. Chap

08-04-2021, 04:34 PM	#1
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 14	Clean up time! Any suggestions for cleaning the engine up-------not like the showroom,only presentable?

08-04-2021, 04:45 PM	#2
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 334	Re: Clean up time! I removed starter, generator, and carb. Vigorously scrubbed all visible parts with Gunk mixed w/ diesel fuel, then power washed it. Then brushed entire motor w/ degreaser. When dry I removed spark plugs, masked the distributor, and painted w/ Model A green engine paint. Probably won't start it again for a few months, so will have to wait to see if my process worked.

08-05-2021, 09:03 AM	#3
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Clean up time! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I like Purple Power (Wal Mart or Auto Zone) biodegradable and easy to work with. Spray on cold engine after saran wrapping the dist. & electrical junction box. Then use a scrub brush where accessible and rinse it off. I gently wipe with an old towel. Chap