Finn Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hi guys, I am currently restoring a mayflower winch. The winch is very dirty and I don't know how to get it properly cleaned. I tried some things already: - unleaded fuel - mechanical (see picture) The main problem are the cooling fins. They are about 1 cm apart from each other. I got most of the dirt out with a screwdriver, but there still is a lot in there which I don't get out. I have one more idea.. maybe I can put the whole thing in a pan with boiling water and dish soap. I would be happy to hear more suggestions.. many thanks, Finn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I would put in a bath of diesel, leave it to soak for a bit, then use a nylon brush, or a brass one if its still stubborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliejasper1111 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Brake cleaner, and a good blow off with an air line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I prefer petrol Diesel stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Both smell lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 we all leave the tea shack when the diesel mechanics walk in brake and clutch cleaner is also good as are G101, engine cleaner (degreaser) etc. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I had a load of bits acid dipped a while back by (I think) a commercial engine reconditioning place, I don't think they actually dipped them in acid for some reason but used a posh industrial heated tank parts washer, I have never seen engine bits look so clean & bright in all my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Will it fit in your dishwasher? Find a non-salt tablet and it'll come out beautiful..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy andy. Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Stick it in the dishwasher. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 I tried brake cleaner as well.. The dishwasher idea is great! Too bad that I am the dishwasher at our place I ll try to boil it tomorrow. (maybe with diesel instead of water?) Cheers, Finn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dengie Boy Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yeah just stick it in the dishwasher!! Just dont get caught by the missus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 :D recently I got caught boiling a bearing on her stove I think she 'd kill me if I would do that to her dishwasher. That is, if she had one Would love to see some photos of the clean parts. Cheers, Finn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I had a load of bits acid dipped a while back by (I think) a commercial engine reconditioning place, I don't think they actually dipped them in acid for some reason but used a posh industrial heated tank parts washer, I have never seen engine bits look so clean & bright in all my life! most truck/commercial garages have hot tank washers too so ask at your local one i used to work in a merc one and used to put my rangies wheels in there to clean them (if its delicate items they need restraining as the basket spins like crazy and turn the water jet temps down they can go up to 180 degs (approx)) rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 a local engine recon place charged me £10 to put a V8 and all the bits through their washer, no brainer really when it did a far better job and saved me hours of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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