How I Cleaned My SVT Lightning Pistons & Engine Block Using WAX STRING! BONUS: Head Cleaning!

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In this video, I show you how to properly clean pistons and the engine deck using a wax string. This is a real trick that can literally save your engine from the destruction improperly cleaning can cause. As a bonus, I have how to clean a cylinder head in this video too but couldn't fit it in the title. Enjoy!
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@LegitStreetCars 2 года назад

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@pearlwinston5033 2 года назад

New SC oil on the s211 55 😎

@carlsegerstrom3989 2 года назад

1982 380sl. Bought it not running for $800. It has 75k miles and near mint condition now. All in I am about $2500.

@downintheshed2449 2 года назад

Working on 3 cars. 2 Honda crvs. And my 2000 jaguar stype 4.0. All suspension work except for a a starter on my crv.

@samfinkelstein5841 2 года назад

Replacing rear turbo manifold gasket on my 99 SVT Contour. In my profile picture.

@RGaines123 2 года назад

2005 CL600- replacing all ABC lines, pump, and rebuilt vblocks and regulator.

@2wheelz420 2 года назад

Super sad to hear there’s a catastrophic engine problem, hope it all shakes out I love the lighting content

@carsandcoffee4546 2 года назад

Yeah, that's why you don't buy a Ford.

@johnjesus971 2 года назад

@@carsandcoffee4546 durrrrrr Fords bad....

@james10739 2 года назад

@@johnjesus971 accurate

@james10739 2 года назад

Ya I just had to do the head gaskets in my mom's car but it's an 03 buick pushrod engine so not that bad the hardest part is the exhaust studs on the back side

@raviolisauce103 2 года назад

I love upload day where every youtuber seems to upload something.

@mokujin6507 2 года назад

Yep: speed academy, gears and gasoline, older carshow, jobby, etc

@TruckThisGarage Год назад

Haha ya that should be a “thing”

@markierocker644 Год назад

Bro a real razor blade will not hurt that aluminum head .no need for a plastic razor 👍🏼 good thorough video for a beginner 👌🏻

@UncleChester 2 года назад

That funnel trick on the Shop-Vac alone made this video worth watching. Keep that shit up!

@ENWILSON 2 года назад

“Here is how to clean a screwed engine. We will replace it in the next episode.” 99/1 odds that Alex finds some kind of work around for whatever he found. Once you have welded a coolant passage on a V-12 Mercedes there is no such thing as a broken engine.

@JavoCover 2 года назад

What an experience 😅

@IssaJakob Год назад

m120 or?

@bobtwobeers6286 10 месяцев назад

If you have the engine torn down this far, it doesn't take that much to pull the rods and piston, run a hone thru the cylinders, and put new rings and bearings in. And you will end up with something that last much longer.

@jackn5048 3 месяца назад

Agreed. Honestly this seems like a good idea if the engine is still in, thats about it. I wouldnt run this old rusty thing without taking all the bearings off and checking the clearances anyways so might as well do it the right way. Its a great video to show a cleaning process.

@wesleydeer889 2 месяца назад

Yeah only another 4-6 hours of work and $100-$200 in rings, bearings... This is for people that are doing head gaskets, or swapping heads, on a perfectly fine engine otherwise. Not for people running 1986 engines...

@sergeihanush2262 2 года назад

to check if block is warped you need to hold metal plate diagonally on block and use measure gauge to check the gap

@jorgeirizarry5971 2 года назад

I already assembled my car's engine, this came out a little late for me lol. I still cleaned it and sent the head to the machine shop... also the pistons were new so I guess I didn't need to do a lot of cleaning... still very good to know all of this. It also makes a lot of sense to use oven cleaner since it is oil/grease and heat what causes the engine to get dirty, just like an oven.

@JamesDoylesGarage Год назад

I'm 16 and I'm learning and this has been so much fun to watch and listen. Thank you so much for sharing!

@chris-gh4cd 2 года назад

I overlooked this channel at first, and I’m glad I came back to it. Definitely one of my favorites to watch.

@dfls5069 Год назад

Very nice work with the vacuum cleanup on the engine. Thorough work!

@fordboy4ever 2 года назад

I dig the video. Thanks for your time putting it together! Personally, when using the single edge razor blade, I like to be perpendicular to the surface because an angle is when any burrs in the blade will now be touching the surface you are cleaning. A perpendicular blade, burrs wont stick down below the cutting edge, they will be rolled over to a side. Its a bit of nails-on-chalkboard but its the only way I put a razor on any sealing surface.

@nickzaremba Год назад

Burrs on the blade? How the f are you gonna get any cutting action with the blade standing straight up and down… which is what you mean by perpendicular in this case… yes?

@markbailey6051 10 месяцев назад

I agree, this is my method.

@doncastella2814 Месяц назад

I found legit streetcars channel by searching for piston cleaning. I have enjoyed many hours of LSc videos since then. Alex is straightforward and entertaining. He never gives up on nagging problems. I met him in person at an event in Gilberts, IL. He is as engaging and humorous in person as on his videos.

@AbbStar1989 2 года назад

This is my goto channel on an Australian sunday morning when I get out of bed and waking up and enjoying the fact I have the day off work. Hell yeah!

@khrisyeet8022 2 года назад

When I did my aluminum heads I used Eagle one aluminum wheel cleaner. Worked great with the drill brushes you used.

@rayrussell6064 2 года назад

Before I was disabled in 07 I was a heavy line gas and diesel tech for Ford and I have to say not to many people would go to that extreme in cleaning you did a awesome job but I've seen oven cleaner remove clear coat off of wheels but at this point that's the least of you problems and lm not going to say anything so you can explain it in your next video. God bless and as always be safe 👍

@ghostwrench2292 2 года назад

I am currently a heavy line gas tech at a large Ford dealership and I can assure you, none of the techs will get the block or head that clean before mating them back up. Thanks to the 1.5L Ecoboost in the Escape and Fusion, we do a lot of this kind of work.

@philgrimsey3637 2 года назад

@@ghostwrench2292 They're known as the eco boom in the UK. Not the best of engines really

@Iceeeen 2 года назад

I can never be bothered to try clean the head by my self. The cleaning supply's and the tools needed can easily cost more than to send the head away to a shop. Just had a 6cyl head done recently, o,16mm shaved and cleaned for under a 100 bucks. Took 2 days to get it.

@Boostedm3nace 2 года назад

That was very satisfying seeing the block going from that dirty to clean.

@sav22rem22 2 года назад

Made my day seeing this uploaded. Absolutely love lightning content

@LegitStreetCars 2 года назад

Thanks brother!

@jgraham8248 7 месяцев назад

Your method and patience produce a great result! Thanks!

@2wheelsx2 2 года назад

Saturday mornings have become my Legit time! Thanks Alex that was so informative as well as satisfying. Sorry to hear about the engine issue. Hopefully you figure out a solution and don't have to replace it.

@F6HemiCharger 2 года назад

The video I was waiting for! Keep up the good work Alex, glad I could talk with you!

@farewell_to_normalcy9352 2 года назад

Watching Alex clean this engine in such a calm voice and manner. Reminds me of the joy of painting with Bob Ross ‘You don’t need to get violent and start grinding’ Perfectly said

@aylahughes9185 2 года назад

Who is bob villa i know the joy of paining with bob ross

@aylahughes9185 2 года назад

bob villa was "this old house" and "home improvement".

@farewell_to_normalcy9352 2 года назад

@@aylahughes9185 lol I just noticed that I put that!! Thanks!

@-rudy- 2 года назад

The Bob Ross of automotive RU-vidrs. 😁

@randywl8925 Год назад

Definitely need to clean those happily little pistons.

@jacobcashen1301 2 года назад

I think this was the most satisfying cleaning you have done. I hope whatever issue you discovered is one you can overcome. It seems the Lightning is like the CL65...they both will not give you a break!

@LegitStreetCars 2 года назад

Its pretty bad

@Canuckrz 2 года назад

I thought proper technique with the straight edge was to run it diagonally across the head and check the gap between cylinders, running it along the edge of the casting seems like it would show the least amount of potential changes.

@sb0mb 2 года назад

You would be correct

@sschevmale24 2 года назад

It is. Not sure what he's doing. Its not a race engine will be ok

@robertturnbull2903 2 года назад

The way he checked is not correct at all. That was a waste of time and just a video filler.

@sb0mb 2 года назад

@@sschevmale24 it is a boosted v8 and it is common to lift head gaskets on these so yeah kinda critical to check. But sounds like the engine is junk anyhow so....

@sschevmale24 2 года назад

@@sb0mb bro its fine. I've seen worse and run fine. Yes he has motor out, magnaflux it, machine it, rebuild it. Cement the block if you want.

@bgee461 2 года назад

Some gasket sets will come with paperwork that says specifically "finish with 400 grit" or something along those lines... the sealant on the MLS gasket requires a bit of tooth in the material to help it stick once warmed up. Bummed to hear about your engine trouble, hopefully you can bring it back around. My Marauder had a spun rod bearing and chewed up crank, thanks to previously broken timing chain guide bits in the oil pan clogging the pump pickup. Wasn't too bad of a repair... crank, rods, pistons... and it all goes back together. Hopefully yours is even easier

@brandenharris1353 2 года назад

Been watching you for years now… love your content, you’re extremely gifted and persistent, you don’t cut corners!! That’s true talent! Sending love from Alaska 👏🏽🙌🏽

@eastwoodisme Год назад

Just got done doing this on a Big Block. Thank you so much for the tip!

@lennartswenson2690 Год назад

Amazingly, when I looked back at the video and saw you using the oven cleaner on the piston tops, I could smell the oven cleaner from memory! Nice video!...

@YogisGarage 2 года назад

Nice work Alex and Peter! Sorry to hear about the news on the engine. Thanks for the tip on using Easy-Off and I agree that Permatex is trash and a waste of money. Carb cleaner FTW.

@CL-yp1bs Год назад

Nice job, it is very satisfying to see a freshly milled surface, but I am sure you could also use a flat grinding stone or block instead of that sponge to sand out those stains..

@MrTheHillfolk Год назад

Kinda should stay away from abrasives for cleaning on the cast iron as much as possible,staining won't hurt,and wire wheels won't remove metal but they'll remove stuff that's not metal.

@chrispitney7561 2 года назад

Thanks for the great content! For your lightning build consider using a 1999-2003 Lincoln Navigator 32 valve DOHC engine. I am pretty sure there is someone that makes an adapter to mount your supercharger onto the 32v heads. You may need to use the exhaust manifolds and down pipes from Navigator as well. Then some tuning! Makes for a great looking engine and possibly better performance!

@therandomchannel2022 2 года назад

I would imagine that would be quite a power increase over the 16 valve engine lol

@texaseliteperformance4471 2 года назад

I agree🔥

@mrjesuschrist2u 2 года назад

No adapter but could use a gt500 blower set up or adapters and terminator cobra setup.

@JDJD-mw9rr 2 года назад

Would it hold up to boost over time though? I'm assuming it doesn't have forged rods or pistons, not sure about the lightning but I'd imagine it does

@cflwhat 2 года назад

this is a TERRIBLE idea. those 32 valves from the navi can't even take towing a light load without blowing up🤣🤣, let alone the design and engineering nightmare we all know those motors are. and you want to add boost?!?! If you are going to suggest an engine swap at least be somewhat educated about the motor you are suggesting 🤦🏽.

@mikedoubleohdoubleu2135 2 года назад

Dang Alex! Amazing stuff. Keep it coming! Can’t wait to see the Lightning all back together and nice n’ shiny and new! Woot!

@johnclemont7801 2 года назад

You always have the best tips, thanks for the info!

@flinch622 6 месяцев назад

That piston at 1:57 is classic detonation damage: short side/near the cylinder wall where things can lean out at higher rpm. This is why people have looked at solutions like chamber softening or cylinder head grooves. Idea is...provide the means to use pressure of initial flame front to purge that point with some of the air/fuel mix near tdc - it enriches that dead spot, which may also relieve some heat.

@AnonymousUserDawg 2 года назад

*Oil gallery. A galley is a ship or the kitchen of the ship. A gallery is a passage, like a tunnel or corridor. I used to make the same mistake.

@sunatahtaklc6626 2 года назад

Definetly enjoyed every second. Thanks

@fredshanks2240 2 года назад

Been with you since the beginning, keep up the good work.

@33hills Год назад

Great tips exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

@Big_M_T 2 года назад

Wow, was that window seal going in that oil valley oddly satisfying or what? It wasn’t even oddly satisfying is was just straight up satisfying!

@EZ-D-FIANT Год назад

I was always wondering about the physics of string theory but this string theory looks way more useful 👌👍👌

@khrystree9233 4 месяца назад

It works fab on parcels too 👍

@MM_in_Havasu 2 года назад

Very cool! Too bad this engine still has issues, will look forward to the next installment! Thanks man!

@LS1LE 2 года назад

Great tricks for diy internal cleaning! Definitely bummed out that you see trouble on the way. I hope it’s not as bad as you originally thought.

@cullenswanson3550 2 месяца назад

I’ve been looking for a video just like this for my first rebuild and this is executed perfectly

@musicmanbc9613 2 года назад

Oh man this is so satisfying to watch.

@brockpfund9669 2 года назад

Just a thought....would that crushed dry ice blaster that you used for underhood and interior detailing in a previous video work for cleaning up the cylinder head and block deck gasket surfaces and piston tops?

@grenade180 2 года назад

I was wondering the same

@richardirving4189 Год назад

Yes. It freezes and chips grease grime and even sealant. It doesn't do so well on remnants of paper gasket.

@tstephens128 10 месяцев назад

Rebuilt a motorcycle engine a few years ago, aluminum everywhere, after struggling with the gasket, I finally tried some Hops #9. and it was magic! removed and cleaned everything like butter.

@thman6453 2 года назад

Looking forward to seeing the assembly video 👍

@mikescherrer4923 2 года назад

It's always so satisfying seeing crud give way to shine.

@jimdempsey767 2 года назад

Alex, have you ever posted your config of Sonic tools? Really like your setup and was looking for some help navigating all the choices from their site.

@LegitStreetCars 2 года назад

No but I'll do that. Great idea. Email me at legitstreetcars@gmail.com and I can send it to you

@unclemarksdiyauto Год назад

Super cool tricks for sure! Thanks for posting!

@chrispompano 8 месяцев назад

If you've never used it, Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner is probably the best in the industry. Make sure you double nitrile glove. Use it on running motor, or down the plug hole for a soak, & better if engine is pre-warmed.

@Muddymikey 2 года назад

Love the Lightning, please keep going with it.

@metarugia3981 Год назад

This engine cleaning vid brings back so many memories of when I was an apprentice.

@montestu5502 2 года назад

That was informative. Some great tips, thanks.

@steelwheels327 2 года назад

Great Video Al .....sorry about the possible complications ahead !

@johnf22371 2 года назад

I have to say I have not seen an interior engine detail video before! Nice vid Alex!

@victoryfirst2878 Год назад

I can tell you that what you did is just right on fella. One thing I can add is that I use .001 thickness feeler gauge and lift the straight edge and place it underneath and see if I can pull out the gauge. You do the same thing as myself fella. I know for a fact that guys I use to work with would just use the rotary scotch brite pads fine grade and not give a damn. They had too many returns and would blame the owner overheated the engine as the fault. Then it was time for a new Ford crate engine. Now the price is just crazy high. I personally went the extra mile and had NO RETURNS, PERIOD ! I believe in a customer is my bread and butter. Job well done Sir.

@nakedbandit 2 года назад

Sounds like Peter has watched some of Sarah-n-tuned’s detailing videos with him singing “It’s the final wipe down” jingle. Crazy how a song can date us.

@robjohnson3376 2 года назад

Thanks for that it was very informative, good luck with the engine the lightning is one of my favourite cars that you own.

@joecutro7318 2 года назад

Hope all shakes out with the Lightning engine. That's a lot work, but at least the instructional value can never be lost. 🤞🏼👍🏼🚘🙏 Buona Fortuna! 🇮🇹🍀

@filipwennergren2712 2 года назад

Always nice content! Thanks! Greetings from Sweden.

@RetrocarStyle Год назад

Love the great care taken on cleaning these parts! Wish the engine didnt have a busted piston.....

@asathomas5186 2 года назад

OH THE CLIFFHANGER! I hope the next Lightning video is the next release! Hope you still bring it back to life!

@RS-cd9cf 2 года назад

Love your videos , your knowledge is light years ahead of Tavarish

@roby09able 2 года назад

Man your videos are addicted can’t wait for the next one 😀

@JoseLopez-wb8uo 2 года назад

Big fan of your videos, love it.

@keything8487 2 года назад

i like the detail brush trick, all of them really......thank you.

@64maxpower 2 года назад

Best mechanic I've ever seen

@clickonmike 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, very helpful.

@-Timpa- 2 года назад

Great video, enjoyed every second of it!

@LegitStreetCars 2 года назад

Thanks Tim!

@ricky_ricardo 2 года назад

At work right now but will hit a like and come back in the evening with a proper meal and beverage to watch lol

@willmatic84 2 года назад

Man this lightning 🌩 gonna be like it came from factory cant wait for the final results and first start up. 😋👌🏽

@privatedata665 Год назад

Cool beans content . I have been a tech for 42 years and I think this is a great video with lots of good tips . The string idea was new to me .

@dannoi Год назад

Awesome job and video ! thank you !

@Noel127 Год назад

wow, so much useful info. I'm going to do em like this from now on.

@viviennepatterson5950 2 года назад

Thanks again, always learn something.

@popspick3362 2 года назад

Another great video. Hate hear of the engine trouble but more great content.

@marc31415 12 дней назад

thanks! im going to do mine soon!

@ajl0426 2 года назад

Former BMW tech and former Gen 2 Lightning owner, I chimed in on another video you posted about these trucks. The engine is an okay base but the rods are weak junk and the earlier engines' spark plug thread are not enough for even an NA engine, let alone boosted.

@fvrrljr 9 месяцев назад

WOW i've always used gasoline in a baby tub and soak use toothbrush, definitely love the oven cleaner method. just in time for a head gasket removal on '82 Mazda B1700 *Thanx for uploading*

@Oklawolf 2 года назад

Lubriplate 105 is great for lubricating old cassette decks as well.

@Schnitzer325ci 2 года назад

Alex... Stretan has a formula x 2 bottle which may help as well. Sure you seen it already and the results were the same. Nice work as always 👍🏽

@tna-- 2 года назад

great video and great results 👍 idea for another cool video : walnut blasting carbon valve cleaning

@matthewwilkinson6447 2 года назад

Great tip with the wax string

@terrybaptist795 2 года назад

That was pretty neat little. I didnt know could do that. Do you have plans for horsepower upgrades for SVT F-150 Lightning in the works down the road?

@mcansonmez 2 года назад

Great content. Thanks 👏👏👏

@AYoDrew32 2 года назад

You the man Alex! 🏎️

@vin605 2 года назад

Very informative thanks for sharing

@augustomoraes8887 9 месяцев назад

Nice video. Thank you!

@SuperJimbell Год назад

Learned a lot here..super thanks.

@htownblue11 2 года назад

Dang Alex, sorry to hear about the engine trouble. Great tutorial on how to clean an engine though. I’ll use the floss trick for sure and oven cleaner in future when appropriate.

@rn2cro03 2 года назад

Thanks Alex!

@monkeywrenchboltcut Год назад

Impressive content. Keeping it chill. 🚗

@acura4life988 2 года назад

I use break cleaner and a green scrubby pad. It works really well

@Vegasoutlaw 2 года назад

Since you are going to be replacing that motor, what do you think is better to do strip down your motor for a rebuilt or just replace with a new motor?

@ipdjbt 2 года назад

Maybe I missed it, but do you plan to lap the valves before reassembly?

@jcerna7226 2 года назад

Oh man sucks that you found more problems with this engine. Can’t wait to see the final results of your work!

@curtiscarpenter9154 2 года назад

That was sweet to watch thanks

@dentmastersofnymichael3316 2 года назад

I thought I saw valve marks on the piston on the far right that you were cleaning and I was worried and then I heard what you said at the end. Are the crank bearings worn? Have to wait and see…