jiberjaber18
25hp
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Post by jiberjaber18 on Jan 20, 2014 17:33:06 GMT -5
hello everyone
I have a 1600 case that needs to be cleaned so the I can start putting her back together... but wanted to know what you guys have had success with or does anyone know where I can have it dipped and cleaned with acid (or if that's even an option)... and if I put the case back together and cover all to openings if it would just be a better idea to sand blast it.
Also I know that there are many oil passages inside of the case... what is the best way to clean them?
Thanks a bunch and have a great day
Jason
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clintonddk
1600dp
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Post by clintonddk on Jan 20, 2014 18:48:04 GMT -5
I would not sand blast it, to many nooks and cranny's and oil galleys for sand to get caught in. Jim Green has a hot power washer, kind of like a giant dish washer. I just use my parts washer and then blow everything out with compressed air. If the case is real dirty you could have all the oil galley plugs removed then tapped for plugs. This would allow you to get at the oil galleys a little better and run a brush in and out of the larger galley.
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jiberjaber18
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Post by jiberjaber18 on Jan 21, 2014 18:52:53 GMT -5
thanks for the info... What do you use in your parts washer? I have purple power in it right now
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2014 6:27:28 GMT -5
I think I will call Jim to see what he charges for a wash. Jason I use mineral spirits(paint thinner).
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clintonddk
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Post by clintonddk on Jan 22, 2014 17:17:49 GMT -5
I also use mineral sprits.
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MadMike
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Post by MadMike on Jan 23, 2014 5:09:09 GMT -5
NEVER sand blast a case!!!!!! I do as Clinton does   |
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jiberjaber18
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Post by jiberjaber18 on Jan 24, 2014 11:36:54 GMT -5
Well I'm glad I asked
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dansam
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Post by dansam on Jan 24, 2014 16:08:51 GMT -5
I used simple green and power washed it. then coated it with wd40 till I started to build it. Right before assy I brake cleaned it and that was that. Another time I had one that was a short block and was filthy. Since the owner did not want me to break into the short block I cleaned it as best I could with trans fluid and brake clean. It turned out well as well.
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rwk
40hp
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Post by rwk on Jan 27, 2014 17:16:48 GMT -5
Make sure you blow compressed air back thru #4 main bearing oil galley hole (pully end) where the bearing sets, there is a restrictor in the oil galley and it collects junk, normally removed when you drill and tap, after you think its clean, spray carb cleaner in the galley hole and let it set then dump it out or blow thru.
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jiberjaber18
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Post by jiberjaber18 on Jan 29, 2014 11:27:11 GMT -5
Thanks guys
Have a great day
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