Painting a Engine
#3
Engine cleaning
You might do a search on the topic. I remember a couple comments from a previous thread were 1) Use oven cleaner then rise really well. 2) use Kerosene. I know there were some other ideas but those are the two that I remember. John
#5
tape over areas that aren't to be painted (preferably with duct tape - tough/waterproof), trim edges of excess tape (use razor or small hammer), spray down untaped areas thoroughly with heavy duty degreaser, use pressure cleaner to rinse degreaser, and spray block with 2-3 coats of engine enamel once it dries. Peel-off duct tape afterwards...
#6
Try this previous post: https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ng-engine.html
#8
Take it out,clean it, clean it and clean it some more. When you think it's clean enough ...................clean it again/
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...d-turtles.html
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...d-turtles.html
#9
I scraped all built up sludge first and sprayed an engine degreaser and rinsed. I wasn't happy with the results so I tried GOOP hand cleaner. Put it on with a paint brush, let it sit overnight and put more on the next day. All the while i kept working the corners and crevaces with a small paint brush. Rinsed and did again. I was surprised at how well the goop worked.
#10
It really all depends on how much work you want to do. If you are leaving the engine in the car & don't want to damage any other parts than things link oven cleaner & other really caustic cleaners would not be wise. Engine shampoo works you just need to make sure the engine is hot to soften everything up & it may take more than one application. Getting as much of the heavy deposits off by hand first is always a really good idea using a scraper etc.
#13
I bought a case of brake cleaner, 1st I used some degreaser and a brush.
Thread re: my 235 Chev in my 49 GMC http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=407740
I have a very dirty/greasy/rusty 455 in need also.
Before and after pics please !
Thread re: my 235 Chev in my 49 GMC http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=407740
I have a very dirty/greasy/rusty 455 in need also.
Before and after pics please !
#15
Well I actually did this in my backyard. Got my engine on the stand and brought it out to the grassy area. Oh and seeming that I am a complete genus I did this in the middle of summer, about 90 degrees out. First thing of advice, don't do this in the summer
Well I took it completely apart down to the bare block and first went at it with the wire wheel on a drill that I could plug into the wall. Then I went at the surfaces where gasket would go I grinded them clean with a rough pad of scotch brite. [[Careful not the hit those damn cylinder walls!]] I also used for soap, this stuff they sell at Home Depot called, Purple Degreaser made by Zep I think. This stuff is AWESOME! Before I painted anything I would spray everything down with Prep-All and wait about 15 minutes, dry it off with the air compressor and then paint it up. Really didn't turn out THAT bad. I also used a parts cleaner machine we have at the auto shop at school :P
Oh and! A cool trick I made up, to re-use the oil filler tube, put a socket in there that is just a tad over the size and force it in there, then put a pait of channel locks on the tube with the socket acting as a backing, It should back right off! What a cool trick
Well I took it completely apart down to the bare block and first went at it with the wire wheel on a drill that I could plug into the wall. Then I went at the surfaces where gasket would go I grinded them clean with a rough pad of scotch brite. [[Careful not the hit those damn cylinder walls!]] I also used for soap, this stuff they sell at Home Depot called, Purple Degreaser made by Zep I think. This stuff is AWESOME! Before I painted anything I would spray everything down with Prep-All and wait about 15 minutes, dry it off with the air compressor and then paint it up. Really didn't turn out THAT bad. I also used a parts cleaner machine we have at the auto shop at school :P
Oh and! A cool trick I made up, to re-use the oil filler tube, put a socket in there that is just a tad over the size and force it in there, then put a pait of channel locks on the tube with the socket acting as a backing, It should back right off! What a cool trick
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