Shopteach
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Joined:
May 2003
Berryton, KS USA
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As we go through the process of rebuilding my engine, I thought fellow board members might be interested in this. I like to have my engine parts clean when I reassemble the engine ( I'm kind of anal about this)! A common household cleaner known as Simple Green does a fantastic job of removing carbon deposits. The best part is no scrubbing. Just soak the part overnight and rinse the next morning. The piston on the left is after and the one on the right is before.
'88 TC, '91 5.0 LX Convertible, '90 2.3 LX Coupe, '01 F250 4X4 Powerstroke Diesel, '46 Dodge WC, '47 Chevy 3100, '62 F600, '82 Harley-Davidson WideGlide
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Pete D
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Thanks for that tip. I been looking for an easy idea for pistons and such. We have heard the virtues of Simple Green before, such as degreasing. but i didn't know it would do carbon buildup.
Pete Dunham
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servingGod
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Joined:
Feb 2003
Millersport, OH, 43046
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Good idea. Just one question I notice the jug in the pic is a concentrate. Do you use it full strength, or do you dilute it.
James
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88 TC 5-speed maroon, all options, plus t3/t4 hybrid, 255 pump, RR, Centerforce DF with weight fingers, MSD tfi coil.
88 TC 5-speed Black, all options.
88 Thunderbird LX 5.0 All options except Leather.
87TC Parts car five speed all options.
88 TC 5-speed maroon, all options, plus t3/t4 hybrid, 255 pump, RR, Centerforce DF with weight fingers, MSD tfi coil.
88 TC 5-speed Black, all options.
88 Thunderbird LX 5.0 All options except Leather.
87TC Parts car five speed all options.
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Shopteach
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Joined:
May 2003
Berryton, KS USA
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I use it full strength. Works wonders and its cheap. I think I paid about $8 for this jug at Sam's club.
'88 TC, '91 5.0 LX Convertible, '90 2.3 LX Coupe, '01 F250 4X4 Powerstroke Diesel, '46 Dodge WC, '47 Chevy 3100, '62 F600, '82 Harley-Davidson WideGlide
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Qwertys
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Joined:
Mar 2004
California
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what is its effect on paints and rubber and plastic?
'85 TC BPV and Ford FMIC
'88 TC Kirban AFPR, Autometer Boost, FP and A/R Gauge, 8.8 to 4.10 rear, Walboro 255lph Fuel pump, Garrett GT3071R T3/T4 Dual Ball bearing Turbo, Custom AWIC.
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Shopteach
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Joined:
May 2003
Berryton, KS USA
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Doesn't seem to effect them at all. That's what so great about this stuff, something so inert can dissolve tough carbon deposits.
'88 TC, '91 5.0 LX Convertible, '90 2.3 LX Coupe, '01 F250 4X4 Powerstroke Diesel, '46 Dodge WC, '47 Chevy 3100, '62 F600, '82 Harley-Davidson WideGlide
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Gregg
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Pittstown, NJ USA
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Quote:Originally posted by Shopteach:
As we go through the process of rebuilding my engine, I thought fellow board members might be interested in this. I like to have my engine parts clean when I reassemble the engine ( I'm kind of anal about this)! A common household cleaner known as Simple Green does a fantastic job of removing carbon deposits. The best part is no scrubbing. Just soak the part overnight and rinse the next morning. The piston on the left is after and the one on the right is before.
That Stuff is amazing...it was the only thign my mom ever found that could get all the grass stains out of my pants when I was younger..
Gregg
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BCA
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May 2001
Dowagiac, MI
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BCA
Senior Member
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Quote:Originally posted by Qwertys:
what is its effect on paints and rubber and plastic?
Simple Green does work great to clean just about everything. I did find out though that it will disolve the chrome off of plated plastic parts such as chrome trim on the door handle pulls.
Luckily I was able to get some replacements from Ford before they were gone.
Brent
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1985 Cougar XR-7 5-speed - 1 of 7,860 built
1986 asc/McLaren EuroCoupe - 1 of 47 built
1971 Ranchero
Hi-Jumper SSIII w/2.3L Turbo power
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1985 Cougar XR-7 5-speed - 1 of 1,246 built
1971 Ranchero GT
Hi-Jumper SSIII w/2.3L Turbo power
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