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Suggestions for cleaning engine blocks:
 
Suggestions for cleaning engine blocks:
  
*Oven Cleaner is great for cleaning of old parts (do not use on aluminum)
 
 
*Nothing with oil base in it.
 
*Nothing with oil base in it.
 
*Wire brush it with a good paint cleaner degreaser.
 
*Wire brush it with a good paint cleaner degreaser.
*Brake parts cleaner.
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*Brake cleaner, then air blow-off tool.
*Soap and hot water (pressure washer and liquid dishwashing soap).
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*Soap and hot water.
 
*Diesel fuel.
 
*Diesel fuel.
 
*Laundry detergent.
 
*Laundry detergent.
 
*Use ATF fluid on a lint-free cloth to clean/lubricate cylinder bores prior to installing pistons and rods.
 
*Use ATF fluid on a lint-free cloth to clean/lubricate cylinder bores prior to installing pistons and rods.
 
*[http://www.kcprofessional.com/us/kcp-brands/wypall/wypall.asp Kimberly-Clark Wypall cleaning rags].
 
*[http://www.kcprofessional.com/us/kcp-brands/wypall/wypall.asp Kimberly-Clark Wypall cleaning rags].
*Barbecue lighter fluid.
 
 
Can dry it with an air blow-off tool.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/block-cleaning-what-use-162482.html
 
*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/block-cleaning-what-use-162482.html
 
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