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mgbnew

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What is the best way to go about power washing the engine without causing any trouble or problems /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif with starting engine when finished? Thanks.
 
There is no good way to use a power washer. You always run the risk of getting water where it should not be. I use a garden hose on low pressure along with Automotive Simple Green and a variety of medium nylon bristle kitchen brushes. Avoid getting water in the distributor or down the distributor shaft. Do not let water get inside the air filters. Stay away from the fuse box and voltage regulator if possible. Also be very careful around the pedal box as water will find its way into the interior foot wells. It is a good idea to put towels down on the floor boards just in case.
 
hehe, I always put a bucket in the foot well.
 
Until I replaced the MG's floorboards, I had a "Self-bailing" car. No bucket needed! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Great Idea, the buckets in the footwells /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
 
Don't forget to wrap the alternator (or generator), carbs, starter and dizzy with strong plastic wrap before using any water in the engine compartment. Don't try to wash any of the firewall or equipment attached to it. Pray to St Morris. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif

Guinn
 
...and the fuse box. ...and the pedal box... and the tappet covers, and the..............

...........Get some simple green and a spritz bottle.
 
Thanks for the information. Always appreciate listening to you guys and learning as I go along.
 
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