[NSRCA-discussion] cleaning up an engine ?

[Paul Horan]

John,
    Until I get some Demon Clean do you have any other alternatives to cleaning up the engine ?
    How about getting the woodruff key out ?  Should the oven @ 300 work.
Thanks
Paul
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Pavlick" <jpavlick at idseng.com>
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Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 11:49 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] cleaning up an engine ?


>I use this stuff called "Demon Clean" and it works great. I tried oven
> cleaner, barbecue grill cleaner, etc. Some of these discolored the aluminum
> if you left it on too long. The Demon Clean has proven to be very effective
> and a little goes a long way. One can will probably last a few years so it's
> really not expensive. You can buy it here:
> http://www.bj-model-engines.com/Demon-Clean_email_response_11-11-05.html
> 
> John Pavlick
> http://www.idseng.com
> 
> 
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>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Paul Horan
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 12:31 AM
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>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] cleaning up an engine ?
>>
>>
>>     I am working on changing the bearing on an OS BXI.  It was
>> ran hard and put away wet.  Varnish carbon and some rust.
>>
>>     Also how do I get the woodruff pin out of the thrust washer ?
>>   My plan so far is to heat the engine up to about 300 f in the
>> oven and try to pop the thrust washer off.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Paul
>>
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