Re: [DML] Engine Cleaning and fuel tank restoration help

[dherv10@xxxx]

James, See below.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com

I just used some intake man. cleaner on the fuel distrib. ( Be careful on 
fuel cleaner on the fuel distributor or inside it. There are o rings that 
could swell and it would have to be rebuilt.) 

Throttle body/plate/air meter thingy. and on the air horn and intake manifold 
itself.
( Naturally the best way its to take it off and clean it out with any strong 
cleaner. I use Berrymans B12. You can also use Acetone. Be careful, it's 
highly flammable.)

I have a few bits of advice to ask of the member who have done such 
things before:
1. How can I better clean the inside of the intake manifold.( See above)

2. How can clean the head without getting all that 
dirt/creatures/anti-freeze in the intake ports. 
( Wet Vac vacuum Cleaner, industrial grade and block off the ports with a rag 
or something like that.. Clean and vacuum at the same time)

3. How can I clean the valves/valve stems (they are NASTY) without 
all that crap going down further into the ports/cylinders - or will 
it hurt the engine THAT much to have all the crap go into the ports 
(obviously some of the valves are closed-- but the ones that are 
open would get a nasty dose of black nasty stuff) 
( Without taking the heads off, I use a product called Resilone that will 
desolve the black stuff after a while. )

4. On the other side of the car - I just fueled up the tank... 
(stupid me) and now I need it empty to clean it out. I can work 
inside the tank fine with the gas there (replacing baffle/hoses with 
Herv's new metal baffle)... but it is filled with disintegrated hose 
bits, and rusty residue stuff. How the hell can drain the tank 
efficently without removing it (not really D specific - just looking 
for ideas).
I just finished a car that was sitting for about 3 years and needless to say 
it wasn't to bad. Get the gas out of the tank by siphon it and clean up the 
tanks before you put in the new parts or the pick up filter will clog up 
faster. I usually take everything out of the tank and clean it out with a rag 
with cleaner on it. You may want to work with nitril gloves and in a well 
ventilated area.
Call if I can help.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com


As ever, I'd appreciate any advice you veterans (not that all the 
DML are veterans :P) have!
-James LaLonde 4009 (new vin sign off...)
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