Fellow Scions,
I concur with Mr Cur-ry. If you use enough brake cleaner
spray, you will wash out all the metal particals, and you won't
have to worry about rust. Just remember to keep sraying until
the fliud runs off clear. Figure on about 2-3 cans for a four cylinder
engine, and at least three for a "proper TR" (expecting flames for this)
six cylinder engine.
JOE IV
TR 250
WALLINGFORD, CT.USA
Joe Curry wrote:
> John,
> I use Spray Brake cleaner to do the same job. It is enough of a
> solvent that it removes all the oils, etc. and it isn't hydrous so it
> does not aid the rusting process. It is particularly good if you are
> doing an "IN-CAR" ring job.
>
> Joe Curry
>
> John Middlesworth wrote:
> >
> > It's a principle of good engine rebuilding to wash out your block with
> > soap and water once it comes back from the machine shop. If they've done
> > anything at all to the cylinder walls they've also left a fine film of
> > grit that can't be easily removed with just a solvent-soaked rag.
> > Remember to dry the block immediately (with particular attention to the
> > oil channels), and then oil the whole thing down. Otherwise it will rust
> > in about 10 seconds.
> >
> > John Middlesworth
> >
> > On Wed, 17 Jun 1998 EPaul21988@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 98-06-17 05:53:51 EDT, jmccarr@ibm.net writes:
> > >
> > > << Anyone have any tips or "don't do's" on engine surface preparation and
> > > painting? >>
> > >
> > > A local fellow was rebuilding a TR4 engine for a vintage racer. He took
>the
> > > block to have it boiled out, then he took it and had it powdercoated.
>After
> > > than he rebuilt the thing. Started up, but in a very short few minutes
>it was
> > > obvious that the bearings were noisy already. Well don't you know the
>thing
> > > had been sandblasted in prep for the powdercoating !!! He figured it
>would be
> > > clean, having just been boiled out and all !!?? NOT. Trashed the
>bearings
> > > and the crank.
> > >
> > > Bob Paul
> > >
>
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>
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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