What stuff do you use to clean internal engine pieces?

[X400EX]

Hi,

I am looking forward to clean my tranmission gears before putting them in back. What stuff would you use?

Thanks in advance.

[drew416ex]

Ive used everything. Gas, brake cleaner, carb cleaner, etc. Just make sure if you use those types of cleaners to lube the parts with something like wd-40 to keep them from rusting.

[X400EX]

Thank you, I will try brake cleaner and then put some wd40 on crankcase's bearings.

[drew416ex]

oh yeah, dont forget assembly lube

[X400EX]

What is assembly lube?

[drew416ex]

Its a thin greas that you apply to parts while you assemble it. It keeps the parts lubricated until oil can get to them so you dont have a dry start. You can get it at any auto parts store.

[CGriff]

ya I myself use belray assembly lube but any assembly lube will work, just liberally apply it to any wear points on sprokets gears and sliders.

[skatrdude20]

As far as cleaning, I use this stuff my old man gets at work called ID Red. Stuff works like a charm and will clean ANYTHING off of EVERYTHING.