Cleaning valve gear

[godsteam]

Hi

I've just bought a second-hand RH Billy and the valve gear has got very stained with oil etc over the years. Do I have to dismantle the valve gear and clean abrasively or is there something I can brush on which will bring back the shine.

godders

[funandtrains]

Try this and a toothbrush:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine ... -degreaser

[Big Jim]

Paraffin will work as well.
What ever you use, don't forget to re-lube afterwards.

[IanC]

Big Jim is right. On the big railway we use a paraffin and oil mix, but it is important to re-lube afterwards.

If you do need to use an abrasive, the rubberised grit blocks are excellent.

Ian