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'50 TO-20 engine block cleaning//Save the Glpytal

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Bruce(OR)

04-29-2007 21:57:14




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Took the engine block to the car wash and was hoping that the pressurized water with the soap mix would clean the grease off without using a stronger cleaning agent which may remove the Glyptal coating.
Naturally I came out looking like a Dalmation! The engine block is still 99% a greasy mess. Nothing like when I used the oven cleaner on the rest of the chassis...But that did effect the coating!
So, what is an effective way to clean the block and save the coating?

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GlenIdaho

04-30-2007 06:41:31




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 Re: '50 TO-20 engine block cleaning//Save the Glpy in reply to Bruce(OR), 04-29-2007 21:57:14  
Bruce; Did some research on Glyptal paint. It sounds like some good stuff. Have you tried the "orange" decreasers? I've used them on painted surfaces and have seen no effects to the paint. It just requires some patience and scrubbing. Is the block painted with Glyptal on the inside or outside? Are you rebuilding the engine? If so, you may just want to hot tank it and then repaint. Just my 2 cents.

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Bruce(OR)

04-30-2007 08:11:50




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 Re: '50 TO-20 engine block cleaning//Save the Glpy in reply to GlenIdaho, 04-30-2007 06:41:31  
The engine/trans diff were dipped in Glyptal to provide a sealant against the porosity seepage that cast iron usually has. Glyptal sells for about $50 a quart. Not too sure how far a quart covers and not too anxious to find out. Someone mentioned mineral spirits in another post however I like your idea a whole lot better. I was unaware of the dipping method used on the case when I cleaned the trans/diff with oven cleaner.
Came clean very nicely! So did the Glyptal! Oops.
Since I am only doing a 90% rebuild from front axle to 3 point linkage through the engine, clutch, bushings, brakes and whatever else, I am not really wanting to strip the case of gears to dip it again at $50 a quart...
Thanks for the tip!
Bruce(OR)

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