The engine was first for the devils jizz (nitromors) and I had relatively good results. The problem was the barrel had its paint baked on and no amount of the above horrendous toxin would shift it.
That represented a problem, as to get the finish I wanted blasting was the only other option and I didnt want to split the engine as she ran well. Media blasting a complete engine (undismatled) is a bad idea due to the ingress of media so i did a little digging and came up with soda blasting.
sodablast.ie did the work and I blocked off the inlets.
As they use culinary grade bicaronate of soda (which is soluble in... well liquid) its not harmful to the parent metal and is way less of a concern than conventional media to the oily bits, if they get in.
Heres the results, I had them do the tanks too..
I used the ever ready Venture Tape to seal the inlets. Stuff sticks for Ireland and is tough!
And the tanks
Not the best key for paint as its so smooth but nothing an rub down and etch prime wont solve. Also soda blasting is good as it does not flash rust!
The rest was done in the conventional manner and baptised in the devils jizz.
The linkage in the process...
Bearings were all ok thankfully.
I also had at a few other bits.
Etch prime and paint..
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