Engine Case Cleaning

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Engine Case Cleaning

19 Dec 2010 20:54

Hi Everyone, Looking for any tips regarding cleaning an enigine case. I have a complete engine that is out of the frame, but it is nasty dirty. I've read some about soda blasting but am not sure whether that would be the right call on a complete engine. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

19 Dec 2010 21:04

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I just finished doing mine, I used a engine degreaser on it first, then i used VHT paint stripper and then went over it with VHT case paint, looks great, I've soda blasted carbs before but didnt really need to for this, check the budget soda blaster thread for more info on that

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

19 Dec 2010 22:13

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Thanks for the info stonemaster! I took your advice and checked out the soda blaster thread. Coolest idea I've seen in awhile. Can't wait to try it. Think I'll lug it to the car wash first and give it a good hose down. Maybe a spray down with gunk would be in order too. Thanks again Bro.

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

19 Dec 2010 22:38 - 19 Dec 2010 22:40

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do not pressure wash, rinse gently after degrease (gunk), I used vinegar and water in a spray bottle, with engine together never wash with high pressure

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

20 Dec 2010 00:28

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stonemaster wrote:

do not pressure wash, rinse gently after degrease (gunk), I used vinegar and water in a spray bottle, with engine together never wash with high pressure

is this because the motor is still together? my cases are split, and was told by many members here to take them to the car wash...which i did.

as for the diy budget soda blaster. i have a 15 gall, decent size compressor. it took forever just to do my oil pan. i will either grit my teeth and finish the same way, or pay a machine shop to soda blast em.....joe

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

20 Dec 2010 00:52

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if its apart then .. i thought it was still together, sorry, pressure washing can blow out gaskets, no gasket no problem

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

20 Dec 2010 00:56

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stonemaster wrote:

if its apart then .. i thought it was still together, sorry, pressure washing can blow out gaskets, no gasket no problem

dont be sorry, from the jist i got his motor is still together.

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

20 Dec 2010 01:03

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ok man

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

20 Dec 2010 13:13

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i have a sand blasat cabenet i use glass beads ( on disasembled motor) a motor that is together you can use walnut shells it makes the thing look brand new the trick is to find someone who does it

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

20 Dec 2010 14:02 - 20 Dec 2010 14:03

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dont need a cabinet, Harbor Frieght has beads and shells, air gun and hopper for $29.00 I got some beads, havent tried the shells yet, if ur worried bout stuff flying everywhere get a big ass cardboard box and some duck tape, worked for me

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

20 Dec 2010 15:11

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...i use glass beads ( on disasembled motor)....

For consideration--
Many well-qualified folks recommend against any glass bead ever touching the inside of an engine or any of the internal parts.
Because getting all the glass beads removed borders on the impossible.

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Re: Engine Case Cleaning

20 Dec 2010 15:54

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I've been glass beading parts for over 30 years!
Transmissions, cases, heads.
Yes it is alot of work, but it can be done!
Of course I always thread bolts into any holes and tape oil galleys.
I always wash in hot soapy water with air agitation too.
And 3 and 4 times!

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Starts everytime!

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