clean engine for swap
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From: MD
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Engine: SBC
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clean engine for swap
does anyone know what chemical I can use to clean the paint off an old long block with out hurting the ruber and plastic parts? (seals)
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
That wouldn't do much for the plastic and rubber parts. . . 
I've just degreased them before painting. But, I'm not building show-car engines, either.
I've just degreased them before painting. But, I'm not building show-car engines, either.
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From: Orland Park, IL
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
black can of engine degreaser, no idea of the name on the can though, or theres always gunk-brite engine degreaser. follow the directions and use a brush on the hard to scrub stuff.
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From: Harford County, MD
Car: camaro sportcoupe
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: G-Force GF5R
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and for the love of freely moving sbc's, make sure the ports are all taped shut. i killed one once cleaning it out and i didn't keep the ports sealed and it seized before i even got a chance to drive it!
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From: Tampa Florida
Car: 85 Berlinetta F41
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH700
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
By the time I painted mine... heads/intake/timing cover/oil pan installed.... I just used card board to cover the shiny parts and lightly coated it... its not a show car lol.. hopefully it doesnt seize up on me Nova... lol
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