Media blasting engine parts??

6hypo5conv_old · February 26, 2008 at 8:10 AM

I'm trying to find out what the best way/method of cleaning up my timing cover, intake manafold, and oil pan for re-painting/restoration: I somehow don't think sandblasting is the right way espessely on the timing cover and oil pan--I also need to do the bell housing and fan spacer, Thanks!

CharlesTurner · February 26, 2008 at 9:04 AM

If you have a machine shop local, you can pay them to soak the parts in their cleaning vats which will usually remove all grease, dirt and paint.

On some items, you will need to media blast. Like the oil pan, brackets, pulleys, etc...

mmv1966hipo · February 27, 2008 at 3:02 PM

I have done soaking in degreasers and it does break down the grease well. Another way that I do it is with a hot steam cleaner. Yet another way is to use a pressure washer hooked up to hot water. I'm sure you'll find a satisfactory way of doing it.

Mark Vasquez

jwc66k · February 27, 2008 at 5:18 PM

My former boss used Easy Off oven cleaner on his 1939 Lincoln Zephyr and 1961 T-bird. Depending on how bad the crud is, it works well.

Jim

rockhouse66_old · February 27, 2008 at 5:35 PM

Oven cleaner is definitely the way to go on cast iron parts like crankshafts, connecting rods & engine blocks.

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