4 replies to this topic

[russellbarrett]

i have a block which needs a bit of work on it and was wandering about getting it dipped, is dipping just for getting the scabby paint and C**p off the block or does it clean out all the oilways as well, if so, are there any alternatives for cleaning out the oilways or is it just a case of paying to have it done? just looking at ways of keeping costs down.
russ

[Big_Adam]

Clean the oil ways the way your suppost to.

Drill out the brass plags, tap the hole and scrub the oil ways out with a long rifle brush.

[Lt-SilverDragon]

Don't know if this is any help but look at this website 8 paragraph down. Will get rid of the rust in the block but won't clean out the oil ways.

Now, there is a cost-effective way to get rid of all the rust out of the block (and the cylinder head too) without any special high-tech tools. Simply mix up a solution of molasses and water (one part molasses to three parts water) in a plastic tub. If the mix is too thick to get into the water ways easily, you may need to thin it out a little with more water.

[aussie]

if you want cheap dipping check out the for sale a guy has a tank and is doing it well cheap!

[Retro_10s]

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