>I've just stripped the engine from my '71 bus, thought I'd get a gallon >or two of solvent to put in the bug sprayer, and clean the daylights out >of everything. The only place I've found solvent by the gallon was $20 >bucks!!! Ouch, and WalMart doesn't have it. Perhaps there's something >cheaper and almost as >effective on grease, like Dawn dishwashing liquid? This is probably OK >on the shrouding, but how about the inside of the crankcase? What are >the tricks and tips on this type of cleaning job? Also, is there a list >of Mustdos While the Engines Out? > >I deeply appreciate the help I get from this list! Working on the bus >has certainly been more fun thanks to you generous gurus and others who >ask the questions that I was also wondering about. Paint thinner at wal mart is $1.64 a gallon. I use it in a parts washer and used the said washer to clean a engine before. As far as must do's, I would change the trans seal, and check the cv's and the starter. Good luck. CBridge@vt.edu Chris Bridge 71' camper
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