Cleaning the motor - inside the cowling

[JohnnyS]

I have 150 Merc and it runs fine. The only problem - is that when you take the cowly (cover?) off, the motor is not nice and clean looking (like a new one). <br /><br />Is there any product/method I can use to clean it up and make it look nice and clean? Or am I asking for trouble?<br /><br />Thanks<br />John

 

[Trent]

Re: Cleaning the motor - inside the cowling

Mineral sprits and then wash with freshwater. Or go buy some engine cleaner like "gunk" and wash.

 

[Mumblerone]

Re: Cleaning the motor - inside the cowling

Simply Green and it will smell good too. I wouldn't blast it into the electronics...put a little on a rag. I try to keep'em looking new. If you have some parts that are corroding; then a little wire brush and some paint.

 

[brent suzkui wyble j16]

Re: Cleaning the motor - inside the cowling

A little Dawn dishwashing liquid and water, than wipe with wd40.

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: Cleaning the motor - inside the cowling

Use a spray can of De-greaser, avail at marine stores,it cleans well and evaporates. Put plenty of rags at the bottom of the engine cowling, then wipe down the engine.

 

[wishinIwasFishin]

Re: Cleaning the motor - inside the cowling

g' day Johnny S <br /><br /> I allways use a product called farm cleanse (it is put out by castrol ) and find this the best for cleaning you just mix it at 10% and spray it on and hose it off and repeat on hard to remove stuff and bingo ya got ya self a sparklin clean job. yer and I'm with Mumblerone on don't presure clean around your electrics<br /><br />cheers Daryl

 

[Trevor]

Re: Cleaning the motor - inside the cowling

hey guys its one of my best kept secrets "FANTASTIC" works well to degreasemotors and to clean that nasty stain off white fiberglass the longer it soaks the better it works. I use it to take that stubborn brake dust off my mag wheels!!!