bambamshere Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have been looking at google to see if there was a easier way to clean the old farm dust and grim off parts on my truck. The dirt and grime on the parts like the axle and steering box is real bad. So much I tried to pressure was it off last year and it didn't penetrate the dirt. Kind of like cement now. Anyways does anyone have a easy way to do it. Juat so it is easier to get to bolts to take stuff off. I have tried pressure washing it and carb cleaner to see if it will loosen it up and wire wheel on a drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I used a torch to warm it up and scraped off if it was kinda tar based. Otherwise a good old paint or ice scraper and a few beers did the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambamshere Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have also used a flat small screw driver. It is real slow going. Don't think anyone ever had done any washing under the truck. Steering box is supposed to be squareish and right now it round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 You can try a couple cans of actual foaming degreaser, carb cleaner evaporates too fast, brake clean is actually better...I use it on a lot of parts clean up. Even soaking it in WD40 or PB blaster can help with the rock hard stuff...then after scraping, clean with brake clean or degreaser....Princess Auto has brake clan on cheap right now, if they have any left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Old chisel and ballpeen hammer work best for me along with some elbow grease. I don't think there is an easy way to do this and most of us have been in your position. I know I have..........several times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambamshere Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I tried a wire brush on the end of a drill the stuff was so hard that sparks started flying. Guess stuff has almost turned to rock. I have gotton some off today. Its just so you can get to the bolts and put some penetrating oil on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingster Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Did I hear Easy-Off oven cleaner somewhere? It's nasty stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oil Soup Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I have used oven cleaner from the dollar store and it worked very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambamshere Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Wouldn't oven cleaner be corrosive on parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I have attended big rig truck shows and the guys who use the trucks over the road will use oven Cleaner to shine up there engines for the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashBuddy Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 There is a YouTube video where a car guy reccomends oven cleaner as part odf the engine detailing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingster Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 That's amazing. I don't know about soaking a '47 Desoto engine compartment with water, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 An old fashioned steam cleaning machine would be my tool of choice. When I was a kid working in an old garage I was taught how to use one of these things properly. The steam and some laundry detergent just melted the crud away. I got really good with it and the results were often astonishing. Much better than a pressure washer! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jeff Balazs said: An old fashioned steam cleaning machine would be my tool of choice. When I was a kid working in an old garage I was taught how to use one of these things properly. The steam and some laundry detergent just melted the crud away. I got really good with it and the results were often astonishing. Much better than a pressure washer! Jeff Hang a line and clean you underwear at the same time! Make your wife happy also! DJ Edited March 27, 2018 by DJ194950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingster Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I didn't think of a steam cleaning machine. Although I think I have seen it on here sometime ago. Anyway, I guess DIY stores probably have a smaller one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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