SERIES 60 SERVICE MANUAL To avoid injury from flying debris when using compressed air, wear adequate eye protection (face shield or safety goggles) and do not exceed 276 kPa (40 psi) air pressure. EYE INJURY 4. Dry the cylinder block with compressed air. EYE INJURY To avoid injury from flying debris when using compressed air, wear adequate eye protection (face shield or safety goggles) and do not exceed 276 kPa (40 psi) air pressure. 5. Blow out all of the bolt holes and passages with compressed air. NOTE: The above cleaning procedure may be used on all ordinary cast iron and steel parts for the engine.
Aluminum parts, such as flywheel housing, air intake manifold, oil filter adaptor and the camshaft gear access cover should NOT be cleaned in this manner. Mention will be made of special procedures when necessary. 6. Be certain that all water passages and oil galleries have been thoroughly cleaned. After the cylinder block has been thoroughly cleaned and dried, install weep hole plugs and precoated pipe plugs. Install new cup plugs using a coating of good grade non-hardening sealant such as Loctite® 620 or equivalent. Loctite® is a registered trademark of The Loctite Corporation.
Steam Cleaning A steam cleaner is a necessary item in a large shop and is useful for removing heavy accumulations of grease and dirt from the exterior of the engine and its subassemblies. Solvent Tank Cleaner Chlorinated solvents such as 1,1,1 trichloroethane have been identified by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) as possessing ozone-depleting properties. Special procedures have been developed for the handling and proper disposal of these chemicals. For environmental considerations, Detroit Diesel has replaced 1,1,1 trichloroethane with Tech Solv 340 branded solvent. (Rev. 2005) All information subject to change without notice.
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