Cleaning the bilge

Poor Richard · 08-15-2017, 12:38 PM

Popped an engine earlier this year, oil pan was perforated in the process and some milk was dumped into the bilge. I'm preparing to clean everything up before I drop the new engine in and am looking for thoughts and suggestions on the best method of doing this while minimizing the environmental impact.

A few things I'm considering are to absorb what's leftover with paper towels then blast it with degreaser, a stiff brush and absorb again with paper towels. Another consideration was to find a spray bay, degrease and let it all drain out since that water is closed-loop and does not enter the public sewer system.

Please save the criticisms on the two ideas mentioned above and offer suggestions on how best to do this if either of those methods are not desirable.

08-15-2017, 12:38 PM	#1
Poor Richard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: The humbling river Posts: 301 Thanks: 42 Thanked 78 Times in 55 Posts	Cleaning the bilge Popped an engine earlier this year, oil pan was perforated in the process and some milk was dumped into the bilge. I'm preparing to clean everything up before I drop the new engine in and am looking for thoughts and suggestions on the best method of doing this while minimizing the environmental impact. A few things I'm considering are to absorb what's leftover with paper towels then blast it with degreaser, a stiff brush and absorb again with paper towels. Another consideration was to find a spray bay, degrease and let it all drain out since that water is closed-loop and does not enter the public sewer system. Please save the criticisms on the two ideas mentioned above and offer suggestions on how best to do this if either of those methods are not desirable.