Cleaning engine

[ericampagna 3]

This may be a really dumb question but I'm new to restoration. What is the best/safest way to clean the engine and internal components? I have a GT-14 that is covered in gunk and I'd love to get it cleaned off, maybe even repainted down the road if I can find the time.
Thanks.

[953 nut 56,320]

Since the GT-14 has no electronics you should be able to do a good job with a pressure washer, just stay away from the voltage regulator and cover the air intake and muffler with plastic to keep water from getting in. I wouldn't use any chemicals until you see what the washer will do.

[ericampagna 3]

Thanks. I will give that a try. 

[bds1984 1,457]

I cleaned off my C165's frame last weekend using a pressure washer and it did a pretty good job.  For some really tough jobs, I used cheap liquid laundry soap fed through my pressure washer and it cleaned off anything I wanted it.  Just be sure to rinse thoroughly afterwards.