"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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[...] He said to
use an automotive engine cleaner and then wash it off right away. I
guess its not different than flying through a level 5 rain shower but
I can't see spraying my mags down with a hose. How do most of you do
it?

To expand on the existing replies: please make sure you are washing the
engine at a properly designed wash area, where the run-off is contained and
disposed of properly.

If you're worried about water getting into various components, you might
consider using duct tape and possibly some plastic bags/wrap/whatever to
seal things up. Make sure you log where you closed something up, and when
you're done, double-check and triple-check to make sure you removed all of
the coverings you added before washing.

Just be gentle with the water (with engine cleaner, it shouldn't take a lot
of pressure to actually rinse things off), careful where you point the hose,
and you should be fine.

Pete