Cylinder Block - Clean/Inspect
CLEAN1. Sealing material from mating surfaces.
CAUTION: Caustic cleaning solution destroys the bearing material. All bearings left in block must be replaced after cleaning with a caustic solution. Do not clean bearing material or aluminum parts with caustic solutions.
2. Engine oil passages.
3. All blind holes.
4. Spray or wipe cylinder bores and machined surfaces with clean engine oil.