[Spridgets] Rust Removal...made simple.

Linda Grunthaner grunthaner at gmail.com
Sat Mar 21 06:06:51 MST 2009


Bill,

Why wouldn't I use a plastic container? Also what do you mean by "Don't
leave the block in there
too long as carb cleaner" is this carburetor cleaner? And how long is too
long?

Herb how long did you leave items with rubber parts in?

Thanks lin

On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 8:49 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> The trick to dipping a block is to make a metal box that is just big enough
> to hold the block. I did this in the 1960's for half of a VW case. Had the
> box made at a sheet metal shop; HVAC people. Don't leave the block in there
> too long as carb cleaner, in my situation, etched the case at the fluid
> line; I filled box to half full and flipped the case around when the lower
> half was clean.  ...bill in oregon
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> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:42 AM
> To: Dean Hedin
> Cc: Spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust Removal...made simple.
>
> Looks great, I did a search to find the price of 5 gal but couldn't find
> it,
> how much was 5 gal? I see this is for dipping therefore if I wanted to put
> my 948 block in it I may need more than 5 gal. Has anyone done an A-Series
> block with this stuff if so what container did you use and did you need
> more
> than the 5 gal? I'm a little concerned about the rinsing with water part is
> that OK for my block? When I'm done I want to paint the block so I also
> need
> to clean the grease do I uses a degreaser first rinse with water then soak
> with this product and rinse with water towel dry and then pant directly?
> This is my first motor rebuild so I want to get it right. I am concerned
> about any water on the cylinder holes in the block do I coat with oil after
> I dry it?
>
> Thanks Lin
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