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RE: [TR] new and rusting?

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Subject: RE: [TR] new and rusting?
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 17:54:45 -0700
> Further to the question of engine rust, my engine has been on a stand for
> quite awhile, completely drained with the head off. Is there a solution that
> I can put into the water jacket that will clean out any accumulated rust?

With the engine that far apart, I'd go ahead and pull the liners, to wire brush
the inside of the water jacket.  That will do a far better job of cleaning than
any solution can.  It's not unusual to find a solid pack of rust behind #4, and
that's the only sure way to get it out, IMO.

Randall


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