Cylinder Block And Related Parts; Clean And Inspect - Winnebago 1987-1989 LeSharo Service Manual

ENGINE OVERHAUL AND REBUILD
CYLINDER BLOCK AND RELATED PARTS
CLEAN AND INSPECT
Clean
• Clean all components and keep matched items
together
• It is very important not to scrape the gasket faces
on aluminum parts.
• Use a gasket solvent solution to dissolve any part
of the gasket still remaining stuck to the cylinder
block.
- Brush the liquid onto the area to be cleaned;
- Wait about 10 minutes, then lift the remnants
off with a wooden scraping tool
Gloves should be worn during this operation.
• Clean the gasket faces on:
- cylinder head
- and sleeves
• A soft abrasive scouring pad such as Scotchbrite®
or equivalent may be used with solvent to clean
surfaces.
• Clean the cylinder block, paying special attention
to the lubrication channels.
• Blow dry with compressed air making sure all oil,
solvent, and foreign particles are removed.
WARNING
Always wear safety eyewear when worki ng with
compressed air.
IMPORTANT
Always clean new machined parts in the same
manner as reusable parts to make sure that no
foreign material is on or inside.
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