LS1 Aluminum Safe cleaning solvents
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LS1 Aluminum Safe cleaning solvents
Hi guys,
As the title suggests, what solvents are safe to use with the ls1 block and heads ?. I am looking to make a parts washer and soak the block , heads and misc pieces to remove grime. What products can i use and what works best ?
Thanks,
Phil
As the title suggests, what solvents are safe to use with the ls1 block and heads ?. I am looking to make a parts washer and soak the block , heads and misc pieces to remove grime. What products can i use and what works best ?
Thanks,
Phil
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Thanks Grimes,
From what i have heard, simple green may be a no-no with the aluminum block and can discolor aluminum. I was also looking at a safe solvent like "purple power". Do you have extensive experience using the simple green with the aluminum components?
-Phil
From what i have heard, simple green may be a no-no with the aluminum block and can discolor aluminum. I was also looking at a safe solvent like "purple power". Do you have extensive experience using the simple green with the aluminum components?
-Phil
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purple power and the purple zep degreaser are the same thing and they will both make the aluminum turn darker. both of those need to be rinsed after application as well. i have always had good luck with solvent based stuff. and it works better in my opinion.
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I think by the time you get enough solvent of any kind to soak a block, you could have just paid a machine shop to dip it for you. But I like to use Marine Clean for mine, it will turn the aluminum darker if you leave it too long, but works great if you wanna paint your covers.