New but long time lurker from ATL..

[Mathematic]

Hello, GBody. New from Atl. Long time lurker...
Well to start. I have a 1979 cutlass (classified as a 1980 because of front clip). I am currently getting the engine rebuilt(original olds 350 from a 70's Delta 88). Im new to all this. For some reason this year,after about 5/6yrs, ive become serious about getting this car together...it was running perfect but i just wanted to prolong the life of my baby and decided to get it rebuilt..

Edel 7111 intake(thanks for input limey)
Carb? on the fence between a Summit(based on the old holley 4010 design) 600 cfm or a Edel 1406 carb.
basically a stock rebuild .30 bored.(decided this because the engines being taken apart anyway, right?)
Running true duals, flows...no headers yet.
350 tranns rebuilt about a month ago.
just a weekend car...
before:

so i got the engine removed this past weekend and i was wondering what was the best way to clean the engine bay? I was told to spray the whole bay with purple power and pressure wash.. any other tips?

 

[papabearxl]

Welcome.
I would think the Purple Power of Simple Green would do the job. Maybe taking a couple washings. I will be doing this shortly as well.
Good luck!

 

[Mathematic]

Appreciate it, papa...

Im itching to do this job...i can't wait to get my hands dirty.

 

[JBreu]

It's always fun getting dirty on your own stuff....... I see you did the jeep shaft upgrade also..Just did mine and love the feel of the steering now....Try some gunk as well for the engine department and hit it with duplicolr black once it's all degreased!!!

 

[Mathematic]

yeah, JBreu, i did the upgrade a couple weeks ago. and I love it. wished i did it sooner...F'n amazing..

I also bought a gallon of Purple power from walmart...Thanks for the tip about the gunk. i have a feeling im gonna need more because the grease is caked on. Im still trying to figure how,thinking about getting a tarp to put underneath because i dont want to stain my driveway...