Flush/Clean Crank Question

[Driggs]

What should I use to wash my crank with? I saw somewhere someone used their two stroke gas. Is that best? I want to make sure there are no leftovers from the piston.

 

 

[firebanshee]

What should I use to wash my crank with? I saw somewhere someone used their two stroke gas. Is that best? I want to make sure there are no leftovers from the piston.

I like to use mix gas, brake clean and ALOT of compressed air.

[bansheesandrider]

You should never wash parts with gas, it is a fire hazard. The correct way ios to use solvent in a parts washer, blow it out with compressed air and after it is clean, oil the bearings with the same oil you use for premix.

[firebanshee]

I LIKE fire

[bansheesandrider]

I LIKE fire

Let's see you say that when you are standing in a pile of ash and rubble where your garage or shop and bike used to be.

[firebanshee]

Oh so you are suppose to go out and by a freaking solvent tank and parts washer before you clean your parts? It's called making due, get real.

[bansheesandrider]

Oh so you are suppose to go out and by a freaking solvent tank and parts washer before you clean your parts? It's called making due, get real.

If you are going to work on your stuff all the time, then the answer is yes. If it is a once in a while deal, you can just buy some solvent and put it in a pan with a brush, it is far safer than gasoline. Making do or doing things half ass is what always leads to problems. Also, you should never wash parts in a garage with a gas furnace or water heater- they have a pilot light that can ignite vapors. i have been a professional mechanic for 25 years and as part of my monthly and annual safety training, I have seen hundreds of videos and pictures of fires that were caused by the improper use of gas, solvent,paint thinner, etc. But then again, it is your bike, garage or shop, and family that you are putting in jeopardy so do whatever you want.

[firebanshee]

If you are going to work on your stuff all the time, then the answer is yes. If it is a once in a while deal, you can just buy some solvent and put it in a pan with a brush, it is far safer than gasoline. Making do or doing things half ass is what always leads to problems. Also, you should never wash parts in a garage with a gas furnace or water heater- they have a pilot light that can ignite vapors. i have been a professional mechanic for 25 years and as part of my monthly and annual safety training, I have seen hundreds of videos and pictures of fires that were caused by the improper use of gas, solvent,paint thinner, etc. But then again, it is your bike, garage or shop, and family that you are putting in jeopardy so do whatever you want.