New motor arrived By tankrider (Read 868 times)

[tankrider]

My new motor/cvt arrived today and all I will have to do is bolt it in place, install my carb and rear wheel, connect the wiring which is exactly the same as the old one.

Only question: it is covered in what I would call 'gun oil'. Any ideas on the best way to clean? The manifold and cvt breather intake or properly covered. I was thinking of taking it to the car wash. Any thoughts?

[nulldevice]

I would get a spray can of engine degreaser and use that. After it sits a few minutes you spray it off with a garden hose. Much lower pressure, less likelihood of getting soap and water past seals and into electrics or bearings.

[justbuggin2]

rag and can of brake cleaner works well

[tankrider]

Think I'll go with the engine degreaser, let sit for awhile then use a strong solution of hot water and Dawn dish soap and a sponge then hose it off.

[tankrider]

Had the motor bolted in place and wire connections complete in about 30 min this morning. Drained the chino oil before I even turned it over. It purrs like a well satisfied woman. Still sanding and painting body panels. Curing the paint for a week then wet sanding and several more coats of clear with another 7 days before I assemble. Krylon Fusion is some darn good paint.

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[richardthescooter3]

Hey tankrider, how about some pics when your finished

[JR]

Yes Yes Yes!!!!! Pictures! Gonna be like a new one!

[tankrider]

I'll do a before and after.