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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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I just picked up a rebuilt shortblock. THe bag sealing the motor was ripped and there was surface rust on the deck around #8 cylinder and in the top 3/4 in. of the bore. I wiped it down with wd-40 and it took 90% of it off. What should I use to get the last little stubborn bit off? I'm thinking carb cleaner and scotchbrite.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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try scotch brite pads with soap and water or wd40
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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pb blast works well too
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Steel wool works well to.
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Scotchbrite works fine. I wouldn't recommend using steel wool on a block deck.
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