There are nonflamable solvent availible that evaporate completely and you
can get a air fitting that draws small amounts of the solvent and sprays it
with a lot of air. It gets things clean quickly and doesn't make much mess.
The mechanics where I get my maitenance done use rubbing alchohol in a spray
bottle. It cuts oil well and drys quickly.

Mike
MU-2


"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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Looks like I've got an oil leak in my 550 hr SFNEW IO-360-A3B6
Lycoming engine. My mechanic says I should clean the engine and see
where its coming from. I feel strange cleaning the engine. 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?