I just got in my new crane cam, it says to clean it with mineral spirits before I put on assy lube n install it, what's mineral spirits and where can I find me some? Also, I know I asked this before but should I put in new lifters when I install this cam? Because crane strongly advises it.
I'd use spray carburetor cleaner from Carquest or other parts store The spray can stuff is much easier than using stuff from a can.
I spray it and blow it dry with air. This has always worked on pistons, cranks, bearings, etc, etc. Gasket sealers seem to work after this treatment also.
I also use it to clean prior to spray can painting.
I'd use spray carburetor cleaner from Carquest or other parts store The spray can stuff is much easier than using stuff from a can.
I spray it and blow it dry with air. This has always worked on pistons, cranks, bearings, etc, etc. Gasket sealers seem to work after this treatment also.
I also use it to clean prior to spray can painting.
Brake Cleaner is the only thing I trust for cleaning anything in the motor. It will dissolve any grease/oil.
Another advantage is that the brake cleaner solvents will not leave ANY residue behind. Some other solvents can leave residue.
I would clean everything off the cam, then apply assy lube myself. I think the lube that cams are shipped with is more of a corrossion prevention step. I could be wrong on that though, just a guess.