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02-22-2021, 07:52 PM | #1 |
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How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radiator
HOW TO CLEAN THE RUST & CRUD FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT RUNNING IT THROUGH THE RADIATOR ??
Does anyone know of or made a tool that allows a garden hose to put water into the engine, and flush out the crud & rust, without using the radiator? I thought it might be a good idea to hook up the garden hose to water inlet, then run the water through the engine and let it just flow out the bottom engine hose.... anyone ever do or try that ? I'd love to hear of any tool you made that does it. Thanks for looking, Jerbo |
02-22-2021, 08:03 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
Just undo the hoses from the radiator and flush away!
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02-22-2021, 08:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
There are no tools. You have to hire it done.
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02-22-2021, 08:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
If flushing the radiator isn't enough take it to a radiator shop and get it boiled out.
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02-22-2021, 09:33 PM | #5 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
There is no need for any of that nonsense. Just use this 2 step process in accordance with the instructions and all is as good as new. I have seen the results - remarkable.
http://liquidintelligence.com.au/pro...m-cleaning-kit and watch the video. This guy is the owner of the company and you will se he is a no BS, down to earth fellow. BTW, I have no stake in that company.
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02-24-2021, 10:29 AM | #6 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
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For the rad you must block the off the upper hose and remove the rad cap, then I install a rubber 2" 90* elbow on the neck, now connect the special tool to the lower hose, let water run until it comes out top of rad the hit the air valve for 1 second, repeat till water comes out clear. |
02-24-2021, 05:38 PM | #7 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
Made from chunks of 2X4 with holesaws and plumbing fittings:
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02-25-2021, 02:28 PM | #8 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
I flushed mine with the garden hose. Filled it with a mixture of RUST 911. I left it in for 24 hours, even drove the car. When I drained it the water appeared black. I refilled and let sit 24 hours again. This time when drained it the water was grey. Repeated the process once again. This time the water drained clear. The engine and radiator were both sparkling clean and rust free with no evidence of any debris in the radiator as it had all dissolved.
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02-25-2021, 04:14 PM | #9 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
I built a homemade one like Bruce but added tire valve stem to put a burst of air thru once the radiator is full, it's totally open to the atmosphere so the added air pressure won't hurt anything.
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02-25-2021, 04:58 PM | #10 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
I've never seen RUST 911 nor even heard of it except on the forum. What is it, how does it work etc?
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02-26-2021, 06:12 AM | #11 | |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
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Rust911: Makes 2-gallons of Rust Remover Concentrated Dissolver | Economical, Safe-to-Use and Powerful Oxidation Treatment Soak Rescue Cleaner for Cast Iron, Steel, Copper -16 oz Ultra Concentrate https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008HS4O...ing=UTF8&psc=1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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02-26-2021, 06:15 AM | #12 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
This is the ”Amazon’s Choice” product listing as of today.
Evapo-Rust The Original Super Safe Rust Remover, Water-Based, Non-Toxic, Biodegradable, 1 Gallon,Gray,ER012 https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00M0TLQ...ZAA1P203PQ0FN7 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
02-26-2021, 07:42 AM | #13 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
Evaporust works better when the Evaporust is warm, 80 *F or above, I'am not sure what the maximum temperature should be?
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02-26-2021, 01:00 PM | #14 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
See attached article.
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
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https://www.amazon.com/Rust911-16-ga...s%2C397&sr=8-1
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02-26-2021, 08:34 PM | #17 |
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I can clearly see the price on the right side of the listing. But my money is spent on RUST 911.
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02-28-2021, 10:55 PM | #19 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
Does anyone have experience using Oxalic Acid to clean the engine block of rust crud?
How much Oxalic Acid to how much water to make the mix? Any idea how long to let the acid sit and soak before flushing or back flushing out ? . Also has anyone used Oxalic Acid to clean the radiator ? Since most Model A radiators are made of brass, how long should the acid be left in to soak ? Thanks, Jerbo |
03-13-2021, 09:47 AM | #20 |
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Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia
Here's a pic of the tool that really works
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