I have a 100% complete head for sale. How do I clean and degrease the head to prepare it for shipping? I was thinking about just spraying it with water and letting it dry but I don't want it to rust. Any other options are welcome.

 

Brake cleaner works really well. The head is made from aluminum so it won't rust (but it can corrode). After cleaning it the head will be fine dry for a while, but if its going into long-term storage coating it in a light spray of fogging oil would be a good idea. If the cams are still in it coat the lobes in engine assembly lube. Don't forget to remove and bleed the lifters too since they hold a lot of oil.

 

So I use the brake cleaner let it soak then spray it with water? I really want it shiny and clean. I'm here for the customer.

Thanks, I want to clean and pack it and put it in the for sale section. So I don't know how long it'll be until sells.

 

No water , just brake parts cleaner. If you can source the 3M High power Brake Parts Cleaner that stuff is the best.

 

^ yup

Once clean and dry wrap it tightly with Saran wrap (or similar) and get it boxed up with lots of packing material so its well padded.

 

i would think the best bet would be to take it to machine shop and have it washed and redecked.

 

carb cleaner ???

 

air compressor and carb/brake cleaner......mist with wd40.... pack her up tight and wait for $$$$

 

If you have a 9 head I am interested....