Pressure washing engine bay 743

mahans7 · Nov 21, 2012

I took you' alls advice and pulled the oil cooler and radiator to properly clean them(they were both severely stopped up with dirt/rocks) and now there is more dirt caked on the area above the blower shroud. The front of the BC is on the downslope on my driveway and I'm wondering, if I pressure wash it will the water be able to escape and not end up in my chaincase or do I have to reassemble it and turn it around so that the rear side is on the downslope?

Can I also pressure wash off the U-joint from above through the blower shroud without causing any water accumulation problems?

SkidRoe · Nov 22, 2012

Depending on how stopped up with crud the bottom of the machine is, and if your chain case cover is sealed properly, there should be plenty of drain holes in the bottom to let the water out before it ever floods your chain case. Mine had clean out plates below the pedals, which have been left uninstalled not for years, to assist in letting stuff fall out as it collects. Also, the motor covers are not sealed, allowing water to drain. If you are going to was the u-joint, grease it immediatly after to push any accululated water out. HTH

jerry · Nov 22, 2012

SkidRoe said:
Depending on how stopped up with crud the bottom of the machine is, and if your chain case cover is sealed properly, there should be plenty of drain holes in the bottom to let the water out before it ever floods your chain case. Mine had clean out plates below the pedals, which have been left uninstalled not for years, to assist in letting stuff fall out as it collects. Also, the motor covers are not sealed, allowing water to drain. If you are going to was the u-joint, grease it immediatly after to push any accululated water out. HTH

there is a cover underneath the drive motors isn't there? Take them off also so the the crud doesnt just pile up around the motors.