Cleaning my newly machined engine

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Posted by Matt Wilson on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 11:39AM :

Hey folks,

I just had my 230 flathead engine machined. I now need to clean the entire thing - cylinders, oil passages, crankshaft, etc.

I've heard that soap and hot water is the best to use, I'm afraid the water will rust the surfaces. I tend to be very meticulous with these things, and I'm afraid I'll take too long and things will get rusty within just a few minutes.

How do you keep the iron components from getting rusty as you are cleaning?

Is there another good solvent or cleaner that I can use to clean everything, other than water?

Thanks,

Matt

Follow Ups:

Thanks very much everyone!! (ntxt) - Matt Wilson 7:01PM 01/27/2002

Re: Cleaning my newly machined engine - oscar 1:06PM 01/26/2002

Re: Cleaning my newly machined engine - Glen 12:52PM 01/26/2002

Second the use of pressure washer - gtk 1:05PM 01/26/2002
- Re: Second the use of pressure washer - Keith ( Alberta ) 1:13PM 01/26/2002
  - Re: Second the use of pressure washer - George (Alberta) 3:21PM 01/26/2002

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