Ive got the engine out of my 710, cleaning it up and installing Jim Laguardia's cam. I've taken most everything apart at this point just to give it a thorough cleaning, even though it doesnt need a rebuild. The cylinder fins have some surface rust....does anyone have any advice on cleaning/rust prevention? I'm tempted to soda blast the exterior and give them a dusting of paint, but interested if there are other opinions out there.
Thanks in advance.
710 Cylinder fin rust
Re: 710 Cylinder fin rust
They rust, no big deal. The bigger problem is trapped debris
e.g. caked on oily dirt, mouse nesting crap. Just get a small
diameter wire brush in there and get any loose stuff out.
Incidentally, and Jim may have mentioned this already....
When it comes time to install the Cam Housing, 9 out of 10
times you will find the gasket won't fit over the studs without
tearing -- they shrink. Get a water mister and mist both side
of the gasket -- like magic it will restore to it's proper size.
I use sealant on the Engine side ONLY, as it's a two part block.
e.g. caked on oily dirt, mouse nesting crap. Just get a small
diameter wire brush in there and get any loose stuff out.
Incidentally, and Jim may have mentioned this already....
When it comes time to install the Cam Housing, 9 out of 10
times you will find the gasket won't fit over the studs without
tearing -- they shrink. Get a water mister and mist both side
of the gasket -- like magic it will restore to it's proper size.
I use sealant on the Engine side ONLY, as it's a two part block.
Puller: 71' 710K 2.7L EFI aka Mozo
Follower: Sankey MK 3, 3/4 Tonne
Rescue Pinz: 73' 712MK
Driver: Ron // KO0Q
Follower: Sankey MK 3, 3/4 Tonne
Rescue Pinz: 73' 712MK
Driver: Ron // KO0Q
Re: 710 Cylinder fin rust
I've always used another method for keeping the gaskets in place. I use Permatex aircraft gasket sealant (I forget the number) to hold the gasket in place. The sealant never really completely hardens, and it will fill any micro-scratches or flaws for a good seal. If you ever go to remove the gaskets, they peal right up like they were just put on.
-
- Posts: 341
- Joined: Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:16 pm