Quote: Years ago when I was kid I read a book about European racing cars and it mentioned that the place they were talking about in the chapter Ferrari I think forbid using rags for cleaning. Brushes only allowed; no chances for lint plugging up passages/lines/orifices etcetc... My $0.02
I remember reading once that German mechanics are not allowed to have hammers in their toolboxes as the shop foremans philosophy is that parts should be made to fit without the use of brute force
true story. the first motor i ever rebuilt was cleaned using brake cleaner to remove the grease and towels to wipe down
it look perfect.
during the cam break in the oil pressure went from 65 psi down to 15 or so in about 5- 10 minutes.
I puled the motor out thinking i did serious damage. as soon as i pulled the pan i saw the problem. The oil pickup screen looked like a dryer lint filter- completely covered with the lint from my towels.
So yes, that lint statement is very true. it happened to me
