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Cleaning out an engine

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Schweisshund

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Ok .... ((((sighs))))

I have a bike I am trying to restore. The carbs are missing, and the PO put plastic bags in where the mainifold openings were. I took them out to discover dirt and pine needles are resting inside :shock:

Do I have to take it apart and clean it? Can that stuff be vaccuumed out?
 
chef1366 said:
Get what you can but things like that will work there way out.
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I found another one like it (parts bike) for $500

only thing wrong with the parts bike is the head gasket is blown. I have never replaced a head gasket before and am wondering, between the two bikes, I should have a pretty decent one with spare parts to boot.
 
Cool ... thanks Chef.

BTW, I just vacuumed out the dirt. Valves were closed so nothing actually got "in" the engine. I poured seafoam in it and gonna let it free up the rust.
 
$500 for a parts bike? Can I sell you one?

By the way, one of your intake valves was open.
 
tkent02 said:
$500 for a parts bike? Can I sell you one?

By the way, one of your intake valves was open.
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No all intake valves were closed. The rust is in the chamber. Its not rotted, just like a rust film.
 
Schweisshund said:
No all intake valves were closed. The rust is in the chamber. Its not rotted, just like a rust film.
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On a four cylinder engine it's not possible for all the intake valves to be closed at the same time unless the intake came was removed. Don't mean to create worry but their is certain to be dust and crud in one or two cylinders.
 
Nessism said:
On a four cylinder engine it's not possible for all the intake valves to be closed at the same time unless the intake came was removed. Don't mean to create worry but their is certain to be dust and crud in one or two cylinders.
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The carbs and intake pipes were removed and he stuffed plastic bags in the chambers. I am pretty sure I will have to clean out the engine after seeing dirt and pine needles in the chambers yesterday.
 
Try vacuuming out the crud in the cylinders with a small tube connected to a vacuum cleaner.
Work through the spark plug hole, you can drop a flashlight bulb on a wire down inside if you need to to help you see.
once the stuff is all out soak the cylinders with MMO and let it sit, then give it a try.

On the other hand, pulling the head is not that big a deal.
 
What is MMO?

The bike I am working on is an 81 GL 1100, the parts bike for sale is an 83 GL 1100 (same bike) and the only thing wrong with the parts bike is a blown head gasket (or so the seller says). Its also supposed to be a complete bike.

I am gonna see if I can talk him down from $500 or if he would be willing to trade for something. I have a Bassett Armoire (retails for $2,000) that is just sitting in my garage being used as a bookshelf. I already tried selling it.

I actually see this whole thing as a "learning opportunity" more than a set back.

Also, I noticed one cam cover has a bolt missing, so perhaps the PO took it off to close the intake valves? Not sure if that's the case at this point.
 
Schweisshund said:
I actually see this whole thing as a "learning opportunity" more than a set back.
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That's a great way to look at it! After this you'll be a engine cleaning guru.

I'd second the MMO suggestion. That stuff... really is a mystery. It's about the only mechanic-in-a-can the old timers can all agree about. Good stuff.
 
Great advice guys. I really appreciate it. I cannot take the pictures tonight because on my way home, something dislodged in my Camry and my engine sounded like I was racing in a NASCAR rally. It actually was louder that a diesel truck.

I came to discover that the exhaust somehow loosened and came apart from the catalytic converter. I parked the car and lady friend came to the rescue. I will be going to napa in the morning and probably gonna use flex tube and some bands for a temporary fix since no one knows what the part is that connected the exhaust to the cat :confused:

No, it wasn't welded, looks to be a band of some sort.,
 
Is it still recommended to shut the door to the house from the garage when firing up from soaking with MMO? :twisted:
 
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