I was checking out my 224 today and it is filthy, greasey, grimey, and in need of a serious cleaning, Can you suggest what I should use? How about automotive Brake Cleaner as a degreaser? Is that too abrasive?
James, scroll down to “best way to clean an engine” thead by cade-cvd for your info.
DON’T use brake cleaner!!!
slim
Don’t use break cleaner or carburator cleaner.
they can melt the varnish.
http://www.duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxc2458.html
http://www.chesterton.com/products/tp/product/?product=273
I use a dielectric cleaner, you can clean mecanical and electrical components without problem.
Andre.
Personally, my favorite solvent for motor and gear work is goo gone. If possible, I remove parts and leave them to soak in the goo gone for a while, or at least rinse them well in it. I always follow up with isopropyl alcohol to remove what the goo gone leaves behind.