8n Engine Ready for Primer

[ROADMAN1]

I know this question has been asked a lot but here it is again. Got my engine ready for primer. Going to prime it before I start going back togeather with the new parts then wash and reprime after it is running. It is mostly paint free. I bolted most of the parts back on it so I will be priming only the parts that will receive paint. My questions is what should I use to wash the engine just before priming to make sure I have all the oils off and get a good bond with the primer.

Clay

 

[DScott]

I always wipe it down good with a Prepsol type product (which I have been told is naphtha) just before painting to remove the oil and etc. You might want to ask your paint supplier as to what they recommend.

 

[showcrop]

The paint guy told me not to prime the motor because the epoxy primer isn't rated for heat as high as the top coat is.

 

[CNKS]

Not true, epoxy holds up just fine.

 

[Patsdeere]

That is what I was thinking. A hood sitting out in 110 degree weather has to be as hot as any block.