Most automotive machine shops can "hot tank" a block. It's basically a wash
solution of hot caustic stuff. The "green" alternative is hot water,
pressure and time. I've seen some equipment recently that steam cleans and
rinses block over multiple hours. The one friend who has such a set up
swears by it.
My $0.02
Ken Gano
downstate illinois
'59 TR3A TS57756L
'58 TR10 TBE9239LDLB
-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Douglas Shook
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 1999 10:07 PM
To: Shop Talk
Subject: removing rust from an engine
Hi all,
I have a TR6 engine that I just degreased, and under all that dirt and
grease is a surprising amount of rust (rust on an English block?!! --
I am almost pleased, actually :)
I do have a pressure feed sandblaster that I normally use for rust
removal projects, but am loathe to use a sandblaster on anything even
close to an engine (I just know that the sand will make it into the
intake, oil, etc., let alone blast something that should not be hit with
a sandblast stream).
Anyway, I would appreciate any non-sandblaster suggestions for removing
rust from the engine prior to painting. As always, thanks in advance.
doug
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