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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
well its time to start on the 351w. i pulled it out an notice very little if any surface rust on head surface an also notice some but not much in the water jackets an passages. will this be all ok for a rebuild or do i need to do something to it. was just going to crosshatch the cyl an put it together so any advice please
 
Posted by ProjectFox87 (Member # 7048) on :
 
From what I've seen, You should be fine man. Just clean it off. I wirewheeled a little rust off one of my miata motors, it did leave some small scratches, so i dont recommend it, but it worked. Im sure there are other ways, like steel wool. Goodluck.
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
You'll be fine. Spray everything down with WD40 and wipe off with a coarse rag (shop rag). If it won't come off, use 800 grit wetsand paper WITH a light mineral oil; clean everything up with brake parts cleaner.
 
Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
i shouldnt be worried about the little rust in the jackets an passages right. seemsabout normal i would think, an thanx again for everything.
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Nope, don't sweat it. DO make sure all your freeze plugs are good while it's out...you don't wanna find out the hard way.
 
Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
i got a new set of brass ones
 
Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :
 
John,

Finishing one of those projects would minimize the rust that forms on everythng from sitting...

J/K man... what are you building the 351 to put in?
 
Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
just gathering parts any trying to get things together instead of all around the place
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
just buy my 385 and be done with it. No need to go out and find parts. [Smile]
 




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