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solidaxel · 03-29-2015, 09:33 AM

What are you folks using to clean the inside of the truck intake?

**First c10** · 03-29-2015, 12:09 PM

Great thread as I was going to start one today. Can they be placed in a hot water parts washer? Or course with all the little parts and sensors removed.

BR3W CITY · 03-29-2015, 01:28 PM

I used some shop towels and a tooth brush, dipping them in seafoam and a little scrubbing.

**First c10** · 03-29-2015, 04:31 PM

Will a hot water parts washer hurt it?

BR3W CITY · 03-29-2015, 05:42 PM

The manifold itself, probably not. Keep in mind its plastic, but stands up to engine temps regularly. Most parts washers are only "warm", so warping/distortion should be a concern.

That being said, the little seals, and sensors mounted on the manifold won't be as happy. I left all that stuff on mine when I cleaned it, aside from the seals which were being replaced.

**First c10** · 03-29-2015, 05:45 PM

Beside map sensor what else is there?
I have looked over it and can't seem to find anything that would hurt of it got wet.

crazy longhorn · 03-29-2015, 07:58 PM

I cant see anything that you would hurt....I stripped 1 down like that & took it to the car wash. A little super soap ,inside & out, & a high pressure rinse... Nice & clean

Longhorn

H20cooled · 03-29-2015, 09:21 PM

Run it through the dish washer. :-)

solidaxel · 03-30-2015, 09:06 AM

My only thoughts are what if you knock something loose and you put it back on the engine and it is sucked into the engine, will it burn it !!

BR3W CITY · 03-30-2015, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

Beside map sensor what else is there?
I have looked over it and can't seem to find anything that would hurt of it got wet.

I left all my DBW stuff on, so there's that. The EVAP technically, if you care about it.

**First c10** · 03-30-2015, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

I left all my DBW stuff on, so there's that. The EVAP technically, if you care about it.

Brew what about the EVAP? I am not sure I know what that is come to think of it...

Willie Makeit · 03-30-2015, 10:33 PM

Purple Power + hot water and a little scrubbing with a tooth brush will make it look brand new.

**First c10** · 03-30-2015, 11:30 PM

I put it in a parts washer at about 180*. It cleaned up great just had to use a little carb cleaner and a towel and the runners cleaned up great.

BR3W CITY · 03-31-2015, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

Brew what about the EVAP? I am not sure I know what that is come to think of it...

Its the big thing that usually sticks out of the top of the manifold. Has a line running to it.

It actually doesn't matter if it works for most of us, but the emissions guys keep it.

solidaxel · 04-03-2015, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

I put it in a parts washer at about 180*. It cleaned up great just had to use a little carb cleaner and a towel and the runners cleaned up great.

Was the parts washer the same one the machine shop uses for cleaning engine blocks?

**First c10** · 04-03-2015, 03:18 PM

Not sure if it is a machine shop one but you could put an engine in it. We have it at my work. They can put just about anything in it.

solidaxel · 04-03-2015, 10:56 PM

My concern was the amount of heat it produces and warping of the composite intake

**First c10** · 04-04-2015, 02:26 PM

It's only 180*. The engine bay is way hotter I think.

Andy4639 · 04-04-2015, 03:26 PM

I sprayed mine in the drive way and soaked it good in Purple power then scrubbed and washed it again inside and out.
I've got another intake I plan to shave sometime and see if I can do it right.

solidaxel · 04-04-2015, 06:51 PM

180 * all day long!!

I will take it to the machine shop and let him have at it !
I will let you know what kind of job he did.

aknovaman · 04-09-2015, 06:42 PM

Any trans shop has a heated washer that will work fine. I got one washed for $10 and it looked new when done. Takes less than 10 minutes.

solidaxel · 04-10-2015, 08:52 AM

I took mine to the trans shop that does my work and asked him to put it in his "dish washer" and he said it would make the outside look great "but would not do much for the inside" !

I am going to the machine shop that I have some work done and get his opinion.

Was the carbon deposits cleaned from your runners?

aknovaman · 04-10-2015, 09:00 AM

It should be clean in and out. Works very well at removing all the pcv injected sludge. You won't be sorry. Be sure to remove the o rings that mate to the head surface if you are doing a f body intake. The truck ones are part of the intake gaskets.

solidaxel · 04-10-2015, 09:06 AM

................ Todays objective!

I will let you know what the machine shop does with it, Thanks

03-29-2015, 09:33 AM	#1
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn What are you folks using to clean the inside of the truck intake? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-29-2015, 12:09 PM	#2
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn Great thread as I was going to start one today. Can they be placed in a hot water parts washer? Or course with all the little parts and sensors removed. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

03-29-2015, 01:28 PM	#3
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn I used some shop towels and a tooth brush, dipping them in seafoam and a little scrubbing. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-29-2015, 04:31 PM	#4
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn Will a hot water parts washer hurt it? __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

03-29-2015, 05:42 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn The manifold itself, probably not. Keep in mind its plastic, but stands up to engine temps regularly. Most parts washers are only "warm", so warping/distortion should be a concern. That being said, the little seals, and sensors mounted on the manifold won't be as happy. I left all that stuff on mine when I cleaned it, aside from the seals which were being replaced. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-29-2015, 05:45 PM	#6
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn Beside map sensor what else is there? I have looked over it and can't seem to find anything that would hurt of it got wet. Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!! Last edited by First c10; 03-29-2015 at 05:52 PM.

03-29-2015, 07:58 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn I cant see anything that you would hurt....I stripped 1 down like that & took it to the car wash. A little super soap ,inside & out, & a high pressure rinse... Nice & clean Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

03-29-2015, 09:21 PM	#8
H20cooled Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Milwaukie, OR Posts: 223	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn Run it through the dish washer. :-)

03-30-2015, 09:06 AM	#9
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn My only thoughts are what if you knock something loose and you put it back on the engine and it is sucked into the engine, will it burn it !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-30-2015, 10:33 PM	#12
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,234	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn Purple Power + hot water and a little scrubbing with a tooth brush will make it look brand new.

03-30-2015, 11:30 PM	#13
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn I put it in a parts washer at about 180. It cleaned up great just had to use a little carb cleaner and a towel and the runners cleaned up great. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD* GO GO!!!

04-03-2015, 03:18 PM	#16
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn Not sure if it is a machine shop one but you could put an engine in it. We have it at my work. They can put just about anything in it. Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

04-03-2015, 10:56 PM	#17
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn My concern was the amount of heat it produces and warping of the composite intake __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-04-2015, 02:26 PM	#18
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn It's only 180. The engine bay is way hotter I think. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD* GO GO!!!

04-04-2015, 03:26 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn I sprayed mine in the drive way and soaked it good in Purple power then scrubbed and washed it again inside and out. I've got another intake I plan to shave sometime and see if I can do it right. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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04-04-2015, 06:51 PM	#20
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn 180 * all day long!! I will take it to the machine shop and let him have at it ! I will let you know what kind of job he did. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-09-2015, 06:42 PM	#21
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn Any trans shop has a heated washer that will work fine. I got one washed for $10 and it looked new when done. Takes less than 10 minutes. __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

04-10-2015, 08:52 AM	#22
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn I took mine to the trans shop that does my work and asked him to put it in his "dish washer" and he said it would make the outside look great "but would not do much for the inside" ! I am going to the machine shop that I have some work done and get his opinion. Was the carbon deposits cleaned from your runners? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-10-2015, 09:00 AM	#23
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn It should be clean in and out. Works very well at removing all the pcv injected sludge. You won't be sorry. Be sure to remove the o rings that mate to the head surface if you are doing a f body intake. The truck ones are part of the intake gaskets. __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

04-10-2015, 09:06 AM	#24
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Cleaning Truck 5.3 Intake plenumn ................ Todays objective! I will let you know what the machine shop does with it, Thanks __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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