CLeaning the engine Bay
06-10-2002, 06:31 AM
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In America, everyone thinks like you **oh dear God, my engine is going to catch fire, oh no, I have sensitive skin!**
Hey now, I can't help it that I have b!tch skin. In America, everyone thinks like you **oh dear God, my engine is going to catch fire, oh no, I have sensitive skin!**
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BTW, Hootie, your Tib's new shoes look hot!
Thanks, Bro. wink
06-10-2002, 07:01 AM
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I'm in the Coast Guard and on the ship I was stationed on we used diesel fuel to clean our ship service diesel generators and Main diesel engines. It does help keep hoses and things from cracking. We would wipe it off with a clean rag after cleaning. It's a great degreaser.
MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL FIRST!
Diesel fuel never irritate my skin if I splashed any on myself. Just wiped it off and then later on cleaned up with Fast Orange Hand Cleaner.
Not sure about the engine running cooler but I guess if it had caked on dirt and grim it might be able to dissipate heat alittle better once clean.
Diesel fuel used on ships is the same that can be used in cars or trucks. We used ship fuel to fill up our government truck once in awhile. Some of the fuel we used was a little higher in octane depending where we filled up in the gulf but it's the same grade pretty much.
MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL FIRST!
Diesel fuel never irritate my skin if I splashed any on myself. Just wiped it off and then later on cleaned up with Fast Orange Hand Cleaner.
Not sure about the engine running cooler but I guess if it had caked on dirt and grim it might be able to dissipate heat alittle better once clean.
Diesel fuel used on ships is the same that can be used in cars or trucks. We used ship fuel to fill up our government truck once in awhile. Some of the fuel we used was a little higher in octane depending where we filled up in the gulf but it's the same grade pretty much.
06-10-2002, 07:07 AM
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I'm in the Coast Guard and on the ship I was stationed on we used diesel fuel to clean our ship service diesel generators and Main diesel engines. It does help keep hoses and things from cracking. We would wipe it off with a clean rag after cleaning. It's a great degreaser.
MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL FIRST!
Diesel fuel never irritate my skin if I splashed any on myself. Just wiped it off and then later on cleaned up with Fast Orange Hand Cleaner.
Not sure about the engine running cooler but I guess if it had caked on dirt and grim it might be able to dissipate heat alittle better once clean.
I get the point. I'm in the Coast Guard and on the ship I was stationed on we used diesel fuel to clean our ship service diesel generators and Main diesel engines. It does help keep hoses and things from cracking. We would wipe it off with a clean rag after cleaning. It's a great degreaser.
MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL FIRST!
Diesel fuel never irritate my skin if I splashed any on myself. Just wiped it off and then later on cleaned up with Fast Orange Hand Cleaner.
Not sure about the engine running cooler but I guess if it had caked on dirt and grim it might be able to dissipate heat alittle better once clean.
I guess they do things differently in Greece and in the Department of Transportation. wink
06-10-2002, 07:18 AM
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d_m_kolb:
I'm in the Coast Guard and on the ship I was stationed on we used diesel fuel to clean our ship service diesel generators and Main diesel engines. It does help keep hoses and things from cracking. We would wipe it off with a clean rag after cleaning. It's a great degreaser.
MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL FIRST!
Diesel fuel never irritate my skin if I splashed any on myself. Just wiped it off and then later on cleaned up with Fast Orange Hand Cleaner.
Not sure about the engine running cooler but I guess if it had caked on dirt and grim it might be able to dissipate heat alittle better once clean.
Diesel fuel used on ships is the same that can be used in cars or trucks. We used ship fuel to fill up our government truck once in awhile. Some of the fuel we used was a little higher in octane depending where we filled up in the gulf but it's the same grade pretty much.
Thats allrite maan.Youve got a partener here.!!!!I am also in the CoastGuard of Greece and i am a commander of a SAR vessel...Great news..My vessel is a RNLI 60ft SAR vessel and we use LE401 Mahn Diesel engines...Our vessel was constructed in GB by RNLI... I'm in the Coast Guard and on the ship I was stationed on we used diesel fuel to clean our ship service diesel generators and Main diesel engines. It does help keep hoses and things from cracking. We would wipe it off with a clean rag after cleaning. It's a great degreaser.
MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL FIRST!
Diesel fuel never irritate my skin if I splashed any on myself. Just wiped it off and then later on cleaned up with Fast Orange Hand Cleaner.
Not sure about the engine running cooler but I guess if it had caked on dirt and grim it might be able to dissipate heat alittle better once clean.
Diesel fuel used on ships is the same that can be used in cars or trucks. We used ship fuel to fill up our government truck once in awhile. Some of the fuel we used was a little higher in octane depending where we filled up in the gulf but it's the same grade pretty much.
Hootie i hope no bad feelings about cleaning..BTW your new Tib's shoes are great smile.gif smile.gif
06-10-2002, 07:19 AM
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Yes the government gives the CG very little money compared to the other 4 armed services, so we use what we have avalible. smile.gif
We use simple green in 5 gallon jugs also but it's kinda expensive so we use it sparingly.
We use simple green in 5 gallon jugs also but it's kinda expensive so we use it sparingly.
06-10-2002, 08:14 AM
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Where can I find this CD2 stuff? Can't seem to find it anywhere.
Online?
Where can I find this CD2 stuff? Can't seem to find it anywhere.
Online?
06-10-2002, 01:19 PM
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I just started reading this thread, I agree with you guys that Hootie was a little harsh on Angelos, but I agree that its not a good idea to wash your engine bay with diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel is a good cleaner because it washes away grease, in the same way that water washes away dirty water. I have used it to clean carbs, injectors, and other parts many times. But diesel fuel is not a de-greaser, it is a grease itself, but the film it leaves behind is usually less noticable and gritty then the oil or deposits you started out with.
Not to mention the point that got ignored. Diesel fuel is flammable. I have headers on my car that get to about 1400 F when the cars running, if its just shut off its a safe bet that there still in the 1000 F range. I wouldnt want to splash flammable fluids around the engine bay... Well maybe.... No I dont think so... lol smile.gif
A happy medium? If the engine were cold, go ahead and wash it with diesel fuel, careful around the electronics. Quick Rinse, then use some degreaser, and then rinse the whole mess clean and shine.
Worth a try,
-Steve
Diesel fuel is a good cleaner because it washes away grease, in the same way that water washes away dirty water. I have used it to clean carbs, injectors, and other parts many times. But diesel fuel is not a de-greaser, it is a grease itself, but the film it leaves behind is usually less noticable and gritty then the oil or deposits you started out with.
Not to mention the point that got ignored. Diesel fuel is flammable. I have headers on my car that get to about 1400 F when the cars running, if its just shut off its a safe bet that there still in the 1000 F range. I wouldnt want to splash flammable fluids around the engine bay... Well maybe.... No I dont think so... lol smile.gif
A happy medium? If the engine were cold, go ahead and wash it with diesel fuel, careful around the electronics. Quick Rinse, then use some degreaser, and then rinse the whole mess clean and shine.
Worth a try,
-Steve