Tymiles24

I need to wash my engine and since this is the first 330 rocket I've ever owned, iam curious what should I avoid and what should I wrap in plastic for protection. Here is some pictures of my engine and engine bay.

rustyroger

Obviously the important thing is making sure water doesn't get into the carb and inlet manifold, or the crankcase, and the distributor.
So wrap the carb in a plastic bag and secure it with a ziptie, if it has an open breather plug that, and wrap the distributor as well.
Avoid sending water into the generator if you are using a power washer, and blasting directly onto the radiator core.
Don't forget to pay particular attention to the bottom of the engine, crud not only makes changing the oil a messy chore, but it also inhibits the ability of the oil pan to dissipate heat. And of course it doesn't look good when someone wants to admire your pride and joy in detail!.

Roger.

Tymiles24

Cool...thanks for the advice....is there a preferred degreaser to use or will simple green do the trick?

rustyroger

Well I use a product called Jizer. Good like finding it over there.
Ask at your auto parts store, or better still call at a truck shop and ask what they use.

Roger.

Tymiles24

Ok cool ....thank u

oldcutlass

I do it with the engine running. Do not spray directly on the air cleaner, distributor, alternator, voltage regulator, or connectors under the master cylinder. First spray the engine down with degreaser of choice and then use the water to rinse it off.

Tymiles24

That's how I use to do it in my other cars.

D. Yaros

Would it not be as acceptable to do it with the engine off/cold and then use a leaf blower to clear away the remaining water?

Tymiles24

That's a great idea...I am going to take a stab at it after work today...I'll let u guys know how it turns out. I'll either have a clean engine or be dead at the car wash..lol

jaunty75

Here's a video on cleaning an engine bay. I haven't done it myself, yet, but I thought this was pretty good.

ignachuck

Back in the day (the mid 60's) I used to hang around the local Dodge dealer in town and they would get the car up to running temp, shut it off, sprinkle Tide on the engine, spray it off, and start the car right up quickly.

Tymiles24

Lol...I like that idea.

Tymiles24

Just masked off and sprayed degreaser

m371961

Do not put it in the dishwasher.

Tymiles24

Dishwasher?

Tymiles24

Looks a little better