O2bqwik

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Ok guys heres the story, i was in the middle of my 408 install when Katrina decided to pay a visit to us. I stored it in a garage covered and coated with some oil. Anyhow the garage ended up leaking from all the rain and now i have rust on the top of my block where the heads bolt down and rust in the cylinder walls. How do i go about cleaning this and getting everything back to normal. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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O2bqwik

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well i think i have a good idea, im gonna get a scotch bright pad and some WD40 that should be non abrasive and not damage anything, it will just take a little work. If this is a bad idea let me know

B.W.

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I don't know if you have an iron block (I'd assume so) but I would be VERY careful not to scratch/damage the cylinder walls. Good luck.

necrocannibal

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Well conidering that aluminum doesnt rust Id think it would be safe to say its iron.


How far into building the block were you?? Might be beneficial to get a new block if the rust is too bad or into the cylinder walls. I know mine was only $400 for the block.

Demon SS

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do not use scotch brite what so ever. those little pieces of scotch brite will have its way on the bearings.

O2bqwik

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ok any suggestions?

O2bqwik

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its not bad at all, but i want to be sure to clean it all 100 %. I plan on flushing it out with fresh oil after i clean the rust out. I'm gonna be very thourogh

strokedls1

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There are rust remover chemicals in a spray can. Find that and scrub it with some of those blue paper towels with out the lint.

Dixit

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Navel Jelly which can be bought from Autozone or Auto stores is a jelly likely chemical that can be spread on rust and it will chemically dissolve rust.

Dixit

pewter 01 SS

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when I've cleaned that part of the block i used break clean and a scraper.. you just need to be carefull and everything will come out nice..

necrocannibal

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Damn I didnt even see who this was when I first posted. Too bad I wasnt ready to sell mine when you were buying, we could have swapped and savedyou some money and everything.

O2bqwik

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well i got some naval gel. It worked perfectly and everything is perfect. WHEW i was worried. thanks alot guys!