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wrndln · 06-17-2013, 08:03 AM

I have an engine that has a fair amount of rust in the valve area. The camshaft, valves, spring, etc. are still in the engine. The parts are stuck in the engine. Everything else is removed from the block. I was thinking of putting the engine in my big electrolysis tank and "cook" it for a week or so. I have heard of hydrogen embrittlement on some parts. I don't care about the valve springs, guides, valves, but I think the camshaft might be usable. Does anyone have any opinion about whether the electrolysis would harm the camshaft?
Thanks for any help.
Rusty Nelson

06-17-2013, 08:03 AM	#1
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,346	Electrolysis question I have an engine that has a fair amount of rust in the valve area. The camshaft, valves, spring, etc. are still in the engine. The parts are stuck in the engine. Everything else is removed from the block. I was thinking of putting the engine in my big electrolysis tank and "cook" it for a week or so. I have heard of hydrogen embrittlement on some parts. I don't care about the valve springs, guides, valves, but I think the camshaft might be usable. Does anyone have any opinion about whether the electrolysis would harm the camshaft? Thanks for any help. Rusty Nelson Last edited by wrndln; 06-17-2013 at 09:32 AM.