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10-07-2013, 03:28 PM
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How do you clean your Lycoming?
How do you clean your Lycoming engine and what cleaner(s) do you use?
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10-07-2013, 03:51 PM
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Just keep it out of the mags, alternator and starter. Rinse with ordinary water and dry off with paper towels and an air hose.
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10-07-2013, 04:04 PM
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Mineral Spirits
I use a pressure wand every time I do an oil change, whether I've splattered some oil or not. Most times just let evaporation take care of the floor. I don't bother to cover anything, but I don't spray into the intake. I also use a small pressure bottle when I'm doing small work. Great tools.
Terry, CFI
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10-07-2013, 04:39 PM
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I use a clean towel. Never had a need for anything else, but I inspect often and my engine doesn't leak. Makes it easy to find problems.
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10-07-2013, 04:47 PM
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Varsol or Kerosene
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Semi-Retired in Tybee Island GA
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10-07-2013, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Cary, N.C.
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Varsol? Where do you get Varsol these days? I used to buy it 5 gal at a time back in the '60s, but then it just plane disappeared from the market.
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10-07-2013, 06:32 PM
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Location: Defiance, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hydroguy2
I use a clean towel. Never had a need for anything else, but I inspect often and my engine doesn't leak. Makes it easy to find problems.
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Same here. Sometimes use a bit of Stoddard solvent on the rag.
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10-08-2013, 06:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by noelf
Varsol? Where do you get Varsol these days? I used to buy it 5 gal at a time back in the '60s, but then it just plane disappeared from the market.
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Varsol is just a high quality Paint Thinner.
For our cleaning application super high purity is probably not required -
http://64.26.129.203/cdnav/cdprohsfaq.htm
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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10-08-2013, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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paper towel
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