I split my Case

[KlotzBanshee]

Well I split my case apart, and I

Edited February 24, 2007 by AssWhore

[2bzy2p]

i use carb cleaner works great!

[FireHead]

I tend to use the following in descending order based on availability. 1.)Industrial parts washers at work including the sonic cleaning tank, and tumbling polisher. 2.) Diesel fuel. 3.) Brake cleaner or starting fluid as they don't leave a residue. :thumbsup:

[KlotzBanshee]

A guy that works on choppers told me to try some aluminum cleaner they use on Harley motors and whatever, he said its some sort of acid. I'm guessing its something along the lines of aluminum rim cleaner? He said they use it to prep before they paint or pc motor parts. Anyone ever try anything like that?

 

Still fishin'

 

ttt

[FireHead]

A guy that works on choppers told me to try some aluminum cleaner they use on Harley motors and whatever, he said its some sort of acid. I'm guessing its something along the lines of aluminum rim cleaner? He said they use it to prep before they paint or pc motor parts. Anyone ever try anything like that?

 

Still fishin'

 

ttt

 

If you are going to paint or weld on an aluminum part that has been used, oil soaks into the pores of the metal. Generally you will need an acid, an ultrasonic cleaner, or a hot parts wacher to get them clean. Hydrochloric or Sulfuric acid can get the job done, but if not managed properly can also corrode the aluminum. :thumbsup:

[BigRed350x]

I generally use a diesel parts washer. Its basically like a dishwasher that heats up the diesel and works just like a dishwasher does... works great and gets into all the small nooks and crannies in the cases. Once its done washing them I blow them off with a high pressure air hose and that's it.

 

If I don't have time or access to that I use brake cleaner or carb cleaner. Brake cleaner dries and leaves no film. Carb cleaner tends to leave a little bit of an oily film on stuff and attracts dust and dirt if youre in those conditions.

 

- Jared

[dajogejr]

A ton of simple green and a power washer at the .25 car wash will do WONDERS....

 

Then, brake cleaner for the stubborn bits and a good bristle brush....

 

That's only if you don't have a solvent bath or diesel bath available to you as mentioned above!!!

 

Ass Whore, we're gonna have to meet up this year at Silver Lake and Clarksville drags....should be a fun year!!

[KlotzBanshee]

Thanks for the helpful hints guys :thumbsup:

 

This thing is going to be like a brand new motor when I'm done with it, but stronger.

 

I can't flipn' wait for spring this year!

 

dajogejr - we'll def. catch up this summer some time. I plan on hitting the dunes hard this year. I've never been to the Clarksville drags before, I'll have to get some buds to go and check it out after the weather breaks. Let me know when they have events coming up, and we'll try to make it.

 

I have to get my shit back together first :biggrin:

 

:beer: - Ryan

[differentstrokes]

I'd try the wheel cleaner, especially the kind auto detailers use called "wheelbrite" in the clear jugs. The acid actually works the best for the average joe, but if you let it sit on the aluminum for to long it will discolor some spots and you'd have to polish it out. A parts washer would be nice if you had access to one.