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SOHC.co.uk Forums => Anorak's Corner => Topic started by: Man Of Kent on October 03, 2019, 04:30:08 PM
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Afternoon all,
I have been given quite a few boxes of 400/4 engine parts, the chap had stripped down about 3 engines. A lot of the parts has got slight surface rust. My question is what is the best method in cleaning them up, I am cautious in using abrasives as being machined engine parts. My thought was too soak them in diesel then use a old tooth brush, degrease them to wash off the diesel. Then give the a light spray of oil and bag up in poly bags.
I would really like to know what you experts suggest.
Cheers Dave
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You can clean the parts in an ultrasonic bath with a suitable cleaning solution. Look at the Allendale Ultrasonic site (both on the Web and on ebay). They send the cleaning solution P&p free.
Personally I wouldn't re-use roller bearings if they have any rust on them.
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Thats more than slight surface rust..... :o . Use a paperweights only, unless you are absolutely desperate for the spares.
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I have seen a lot, lot worse but unless they are very rare, totally unobtainable parts, which they aren't, I wouldn't even bother. Surface / flash rust is ok to clean up but not rust that deep, the parts won't function correctly by the time you chisel off the rust.
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I think the pictures makes the rust look worst than it is, but is diesel ok to use or should I be using other chemicals? :-\
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I think the pictures makes the rust look worst than it is, but is diesel ok to use or should I be using other chemicals? :-\
Oh yes, photos do make rust look pretty horrific, I forgot about that 😀 If you think they are salvageble, a good soak in diesel and a scrub with a brush will be fine. Don't wash the diesel off after cleaning as it will leave a nice film of oil as protection. Then just bag up.
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I think the pictures makes the rust look worst than it is, but is diesel ok to use or should I be using other chemicals? :-\
Oh yes, photos do make rust look pretty horrific, I forgot about that 😀 If you think they are salvageble, a good soak in diesel and a scrub with a brush will be fine. Don't wash the diesel off after cleaning as it will leave a nice film of oil as protection. Then just bag up.
Cheers Julie, I shall give it a go and see what happens. ;D
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I think the pictures makes the rust look worst than it is, but is diesel ok to use or should I be using other chemicals? :-\
Oh yes, photos do make rust look pretty horrific, I forgot about that 😀 If you think they are salvageble, a good soak in diesel and a scrub with a brush will be fine. Don't wash the diesel off after cleaning as it will leave a nice film of oil as protection. Then just bag up.
Cheers Julie, I shall give it a go and see what happens. ;D
Always worth trying to save parts. You will know if they are beyond saving if you see any obvious damage or pitting in the metal after cleaning.
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The problem with any rust removal is, that the part becomes unbalanced ;)