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**jamie72** · 05-12-2007, 10:06 PM

hows is the best way to clean an intake while still in the truck??
what products to use?
thanks jamie

Mudder · 05-13-2007, 01:56 AM

You have to be careful what you get this stuff on but I used to use Eagle Mag cleaaner. It's an acid based wheel cleaner. A small brush and some water rinsing it off.

71chevytruckguy · 07-29-2007, 05:54 AM

i use carb cleaner and some paper towels. sway on, wipe off. might not be the best idea to use one a hot engine though. chris.

mbgmike · 07-29-2007, 03:26 PM

I've used that SIMPLE GREEN with some success. Its used better to soak parts though

**john** · 07-29-2007, 06:33 PM

I would be careful with anything caustic if you have rtv for manifold to block seal.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-29-2007, 07:50 PM

What is it you are trying to remove? Grease and grunge (GUNK) gas always been good for this, or is it more severe built in stains like oxidation etc. In this case you may have to remove and get it glass beaded.

esll.

Good idea is to clean your engine with Gunk and assess the situation from there.This would be the cheapest and you do not want a dirty engine and a clean intake.

69swbman · 07-29-2007, 09:52 PM

if u know where a blue beacon truck wash (for 18 wheelers) is and if it was off of the truck they have what is called brightner its for removing stains and polish off of aluminum i know i used it on mine i think theres one up there im also a superviser there

*Billla* · 07-29-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudder

You have to be careful what you get this stuff on but I used to use Eagle Mag cleaaner. It's an acid based wheel cleaner. A small brush and some water rinsing it off.

This is what I use as well, but as noted it's got to be washed off with a lot of water very quickly.

Orange · 07-30-2007, 08:34 AM

If you just want to make it brighter, Bleach-White doesn't do a bad job.

Tooth Brush + Bleach-White.
Wipe off with wet terry towel.

DLB

05-12-2007, 10:06 PM	#1
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05-13-2007, 01:56 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: cleaning aluminum intake You have to be careful what you get this stuff on but I used to use Eagle Mag cleaaner. It's an acid based wheel cleaner. A small brush and some water rinsing it off.

07-29-2007, 05:54 AM	#3
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: cleaning aluminum intake i use carb cleaner and some paper towels. sway on, wipe off. might not be the best idea to use one a hot engine though. chris. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

07-29-2007, 03:26 PM	#4
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: cleaning aluminum intake I've used that SIMPLE GREEN with some success. Its used better to soak parts though

07-29-2007, 06:33 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: cleaning aluminum intake I would be careful with anything caustic if you have rtv for manifold to block seal. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

07-29-2007, 07:50 PM	#6
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: cleaning aluminum intake What is it you are trying to remove? Grease and grunge (GUNK) gas always been good for this, or is it more severe built in stains like oxidation etc. In this case you may have to remove and get it glass beaded. esll. Good idea is to clean your engine with Gunk and assess the situation from there.This would be the cheapest and you do not want a dirty engine and a clean intake. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

07-29-2007, 09:52 PM	#7
69swbman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: peaster,tx Posts: 59	Re: cleaning aluminum intake if u know where a blue beacon truck wash (for 18 wheelers) is and if it was off of the truck they have what is called brightner its for removing stains and polish off of aluminum i know i used it on mine i think theres one up there im also a superviser there

07-30-2007, 08:34 AM	#9
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: cleaning aluminum intake If you just want to make it brighter, Bleach-White doesn't do a bad job. Tooth Brush + Bleach-White. Wipe off with wet terry towel. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.



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