With the block and head away @ the machine shop I spent a few constructive hrs cleaning up some of the engine parts. A tub of Simple Green helped break down the yrs of built up crud. That and a couple brillo pads and wire brush got a few parts ready to paint.
For the Rochester B & intake manifold I tried something new.
I rigged up a home made
Soda Blaster It worked pretty good on the Rochester B,
before and
after. After cleaning up the carb I noticed it had a thick gasket between the top & bottom castings and I could see more gasket in spots than others. I'll be tearing it down for cleaning and inspection later. 1st thought is that I've got one of those famous warped B's. Will know more later.
The Soda Blaster didn't do as good on the manifold but it did OK. A wire wheel will finish it up for paint prep.
A soda blaster is good to bring out a nice finish but it isn't aggressive enough fr heavy paint and grime. I may try some ground glass media.
Dave
