Good cleaning

[Ekaj]

Hey there, what is the best method to get your i/o motor cleaned up. I would spray an engine degreaser and follow up with water but it seems like I could mess with electric and other components . 1987 stingray 3.0 Mercruiser

 

[Fun Times]

Simple green generally works pretty well for certain degreasing needs.

Interior cleaner? "Totally Awesome" cleaner does the trick too.

If your stern drive has a white calcium buildup then zep shower tub tile cleaner found at homedepot works pretty well.

 

[Ekaj]

Got it. Thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

simple green.... spray on, let sit....drink a beer, come back spray on, let sit.... drink beer, then fire up hose and rinse.

 

[Ekaj]

So spraying the motor down good will not mess with any of my electrical

 

[nola mike]

Nothing high pressure, stay away from the rotor.

 

[JoLin]

A garden sprayer is a good way to rinse an engine. It's low pressure, and the nozzle lets you direct the water where you want it.

My .02

 

[Lou C]

Just don't spray the carb/flame arrestor, alt, starter or any of the wiring connections.

 

[muc]

A garden sprayer is a good way to rinse an engine. It's low pressure, and the nozzle lets you direct the water where you want it.

My .02

amazing how good this works