Subject: RE: cleaning, rebuilding motor
Author: Tom Bowes
Date: Oct 4, 2001, 3:21 PM
Post ID: 1708481340
Jason,
Before you try bead or any other abrasive media blasting give the parts
a wash with Formula 409, and then Eagle One Formula B mag wheel cleaner.
The 409 gets all the grease out of the pores of the aluminum, and the
mag cleaner etches the surface to give it a consistent look. Make sure
you use HOT water for the cleaning and rinsing in order to get maximum
effectiveness. Clean between cylinder and head fins with a thin, round
brass brush. The cases can later be sealed with sodium silicate gel,
thinned to a water-like consistency, applied with a paint brush and
immediately dried back out with a heat gun. I did this on my cases, they
look great and are easily cleaned
.
jason telford wrote:
| Hi all, I'm kind of slowly rebuilding my old G5 and I wanted to get the engine/tranny/rear drive casings clean before I reassemble it. This is the first time I've been at all concerned about appearance, but hey, I'm experimenting. |
Tom
'70 (July '69) Ambassador
'82 V50-III
Shelby Township, Michigan