hot tank - brass/bronze?
03-03-2008 | 03:04 PM
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hot tank - brass/bronze?
I'm going to re-hottank my heads to clean them up. They have thick wall bronze (or was it brass?) valve guides.
Does the hot tanking damage the bronze or am I good to go?
Thanks
Does the hot tanking damage the bronze or am I good to go?
Thanks
03-03-2008 | 03:20 PM
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Re: hot tank - brass/bronze?
Soft metals normally can't be put in a tank if they're using lye. You could always let the shop make that decision.
03-03-2008 | 03:29 PM
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: hot tank - brass/bronze?
It's the company I work for, i'm in the Edmonton office now.
I couldn't find the jugs for the hot tank, i'll ask the mechanic out there when he's back.
Crap, he just put my heads in there. Oh well, i'll find out when they come out I guess!
I couldn't find the jugs for the hot tank, i'll ask the mechanic out there when he's back.
Crap, he just put my heads in there. Oh well, i'll find out when they come out I guess!
03-07-2008 | 11:28 AM
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: hot tank - brass/bronze?
Oh yea, that stuff eats bronze. Oops.
New guides for me!
Hot tank solution is weird stuff though! It's a pink powder called "big *****" or something. Just add water and watch out!
I got the guy to spray them with some 'mustang" afterwards. They practically sparkled afterwards. Then some industrial grade rust inhibitor and i'm good to go!
New guides for me!
Hot tank solution is weird stuff though! It's a pink powder called "big *****" or something. Just add water and watch out!
I got the guy to spray them with some 'mustang" afterwards. They practically sparkled afterwards. Then some industrial grade rust inhibitor and i'm good to go!
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