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 Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:21 pm Post subject: Engine Case Surface Preparation Before Assembly |
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| I'm rebuilding a stock 1600 Type I engine. The case has been apart for several years. I've noticed that the surface of the mating surfaces appear and feel a little oxidized. Is this a common problem? What should I do to prepare the mating surfaces to get a good seal? |
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SRP1
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Clean surfaces up by hand with a scotch brite pad. |
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footdoc
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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| I took mine to the car wash with some engine degreaser, a can of carb cleaner and a soft plastic detail brush. After the bath I blew out all oil channels with compressed air then wiped down the seams with laquer thinner. |
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