07-10-2021, 06:30 AM | #1 |
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Rusty head
I purchased a rusty head and i sandblasted all the surfaces but the bottom. What is the best way to remove the rust from the flat surface before I move forward?
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07-10-2021, 07:03 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rusty head
Have it milled flat?
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07-10-2021, 10:27 AM | #3 |
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Re: Rusty head
It needs to be milled anyways since it is an original so I would sandblast the whole bottom and the inside water jacket too. Give it a good blow out with compressed air.
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07-10-2021, 11:12 AM | #4 |
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Re: Rusty head
Sandblast or sand the surface. If sanding, wrap the paper around a piece of wood that is flat. Don't use a file as they tend to bend if not held carefully. After cleaning, check for flatness. Using a quality ruler, such as a machinist rule, will tell you if it is useable as-is. Up to .006" is a tolerable number to be used without having it machined.
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07-11-2021, 04:15 AM | #5 |
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