Apparatus for cleaning engines

Claim 1

Mechanism for use in cleaning the interior of an internal combustion engine comprising; a portable tank comprising a pressure resistant shell of a tested capacity greater than the projected maximum usage, a relatively large sealable port at its upper portion adapted to receive fluid to be introduced to the engine, an air inlet port in its upper section adapted to sealingly receive an air transmission hose and an outlet portion at the lowermost portion of the tank, a fluid transmission tee having one leg secured to the bottom of the tank and in communication with the interior of the tank, a fluid transmission line adapted to be interconnected with a source of air under pressure and a control valve means, said control valve means functionally connected to the line adapted to transmit fluid under pressure from a source and adapted to direct air under pressure either into the tank or through a second leg of the tee at the bottom of the tank, fluid delivery means secured to the third leg of the tee and adapted to be interconnected with the oil circUlation system of the engine to be cleaned whereby liquid held within the tank may be injected into the engine in either a liquid or vapor form by appropriate settings of the control valve.