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Old 05-27-2007, 10:59 AM
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Default Light rust on 2 cylinder walls/sleeves - What to do? pics

Well I guess the last time I put the motor away all the cylinders didn't get lubed properly. Now there it some light rust on 2 of the cylinder walls.

What should I do? Not worry about it or the other extreme, pull the motor apart and have it honed, possibly bored and new pistons? Any other ides?

I just don't want to loose the motor over it and waste all the money in cam, oil pump.....





The others look fine:
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i would try an oily scotchbrite pad, lightly work the area, and see if you can get it to were you don't feel the rust anymore.
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what about carb cleaner and your fingers?
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Originally Posted by Grimes
i would try an oily scotchbrite pad, lightly work the area, and see if you can get it to were you don't feel the rust anymore.
I agree see if you can get it to the point where u don't feel anything.

How long has the engine been sitting. Seems like there is alot of rust in other places. Use a gaint trash bag to cover and cut air off when storing.



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