Cleaning valves and valve casing

[mcvader]

I've been having blow by problems lately, did some research, bought the parts and got to work yesterday. When I took the valve casing off, this is what I was greeted with.

 

warning, the following picture is not for those with weak constitutions:

 

 

I would show you the valves and rocker arms, but I can't even see them, they're just about as bad as the casing is. Whoever I bought this jeep from did NOT take care of it.

 

Anyway, someone mentioned acetone on another forum for cleaning the casing, so I've got the case turned over on it's back in the picture with some paint thinner soaking in the bottom. How would you advise cleaning the valves and rocker arms?

[mjeff87]

pull the rockers, bridges, pivots, and pushrods (keep them in order) and soak them in solvent, then brush them off with a toothbrush or other soft-bristled instrument. Use compressed air to blow through the pushrods to get all the nastiness out if the insides.

 

Jeff

[mcvader]

Awesome, thanks jeff!