mcbrat Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 best way to do it.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 If it is just very light with no pitting, I would just hone the bores and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 maybe pb blaster on a rag.......???? research this method first, its something i thought of and not sure if that would be bad or good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quidam Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 best way to do it.....? There must be 50 ways. Dunk the block in vinegar, (acetic acid sp?) Swab the bores with acid and or rust remover liquid. What you got on hand? 400 grit ball hone with tons of lube to flush it out. Water will work. If you submerge it in a tank. Air dry, blow dry, immediately spray with WD-40. Fine steel wool? Rusty bore eating solution? Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I guess im just curious as to what are up to with this new (engine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 spill the beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 CRC 5-56 and a finger keep the jar of beans sealed to prevent sprouting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorManzImpreza Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 run the engine... Kaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarule Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Turtle Wax Chrome Polish. Removes the rust and leaves a very light protective film behind after you buff it clean. Honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I thought my rust was just surface rust, while honing it I found 2 cyls had many small pitts and spots left behind. Yours may actually be "really light" surface rust, but your probably going to have to hone it again. The turtle wax idea sounds cool might be worth a try, but be careful to get all the residues out and keep the grittys out of the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 no beans to spill. I happened to take a look at my NOS short block and discovered the spot of rust. only 1 cyl has it. still contemplating selling. just the short block as it sits though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Ive not always had the best luck with NOS stuff. It depends on what it is though. And many places have very good storage areas which improve the condition of these items, but for those items left over from 1982 it can be a real crap shoot. Alot can happen to something that sits for 25+ years, all it takes is one roof leak or one bad forklift driver... But anyways my point was, a motor that sits for a few years or more should be gone through anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suberstar88 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I Would use a drill powered cylinder hone, but remember to lube with wd-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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