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Alvin Roberts (

12-11-2005 08:34:59




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Man what a job...I have my 47 8N back in my shop to clean up the engine and get it painted. It looks like this is going to be a job! I pressure washed it off first but it didn't do much as far as knocking off 50+ years worth of hard dirt and oil. I have the manifold removed, the alternator, the water pump, the carb, the governor and the front axle is unbolted and swung around. I also removed the front mount distributor and the oil filter container. Now, somehow, I have to get all that flith cleaned off so I can prime and paint. I guess a toothbrush and gasoline and a wire brush will be my approach. Any other ideas? It'll be tough to wash it with a hose because it's now in my shop.

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Paul K in IL

12-12-2005 21:00:50




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 Re: Cleaning up the engine.... in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 12-11-2005 08:34:59  
We use Oven Cleaner. If you have a Dollar General store in your area they usually have Easy-Off for $.99 a can. We just spray it on and let it work for 15 minutes then hit it with the pressure washer again. It does a good job on oil soaked dirt.

Paul K.



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Tim...Ok

12-12-2005 04:04:33




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 Re: Cleaning up the engine.... in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 12-11-2005 08:34:59  
Alvin,
My 48 is at about the same stage..I cleaned up the engine this weekend..Heres what I did,I used gasket scraper/screwdrivers to get as much of the thick stuff off as possible.. then spray with oven cleaner and scrub with a parts cleaning brush,keep it wet and keep scrubbing..then throw the axle back on,roll it outside and powerwash..I put new gaskets in mine a couple years ago,so all of my grease was old and hard..cleaned up real nice..

Tim

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Alvin Roberts (MS)

12-11-2005 17:08:42




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 Re: Cleaning up the engine.... in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 12-11-2005 08:34:59  
Thanks! I appreciate all of the advice. I'll be using a combination of all of it to try and get this engine cleaned up and ready to paint. I don't mind the time consuming process of wire wheeling things....after all, that's what I've done to the whole tractor minus the engine thus far. However the rest of the tractor wasn't covered in dirt, grime, and oil either.



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Carl S in NH

12-11-2005 14:40:05




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 Re: Cleaning up the engine.... in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 12-11-2005 08:34:59  
One approach that gets mentioned a lot is oven cleaner. I haven't tried it yet, but will next spring when I hope to paint my engine. Spray it on and let it set for a while. Try to keep it wet. After a bit you can wire brush the loosened crud off. Respray as needed. Oven cleaner's cheap enough, and certainly less toxic than a lye based solution. Just make sure you have adequate ventilation when you do it.
Wire wheel approach will work but very time consuming.
My 2 cents worth.
Carl S

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Gaspump

12-11-2005 09:22:09




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 Re: Cleaning up the engine.... in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 12-11-2005 08:34:59  
I agree with Paul, the 4" cup wire wheel is one fast and inexpensive method that cleans extremely well. I have sand blasters, water blaster, oscillating pressure washers, aircraft and lye strippers but still use the 4" cup brush as much as all the others combined. Great for one piece at a time work. Use the course brushes and you must wear good eye protection, gloves and long sleeves as those little wires fly off with a lot of energy!

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RustyFarmall

12-11-2005 09:20:40




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 Re: Cleaning up the engine.... in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 12-11-2005 08:34:59  
You can get wire and brass bristled brushes in a toothbrush size that work pretty well for getting into those tight areas. Please do not use gasoline, not only is it unsafe but it will evaporate too quickly. I have found that mineral spirits work quite well, it will cut the grease, won't evaporate nearly as quick, much less flammable, and the fumes will not make you lightheaded. I have used this method on all of my Farmalls, don't know why it wouldn't work on a Ford also. After all, they are all made of cast iron.

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Paul in MN

12-11-2005 08:50:27




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 Re: Cleaning up the engine.... in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 12-11-2005 08:34:59  
Alvin,

On that really tough stuff, I've come to the conclusion that chemical products just don't cut it, and meanwhile expose us to likely toxic or flammable fumes. So... I put the wire cup brush on the 4.5" angle grinder and just go after the mess. In some places, you may want to use a smaller wire wheel like on a 3/8" drill. All the residue can be swept up and there is no nasty dirty solvent to dispose of in some eco friendly manner.

Paul in MN

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Alvin Roberts (MS)

12-11-2005 08:57:02




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 Re: Cleaning up the engine.... in reply to Paul in MN, 12-11-2005 08:50:27  
Sounds good Paul..thanks for the advice. I have a wire wheel for my 3/8" drill, but I'll have to get a grinder and wire cup for it. I've been needing one anyhow since I started this project, so now sounds like a good time.



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