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ChadW · 08-30-2018, 11:05 PM

Picked my block up today (sbc 327) from the machine shop..hot tanked, bored .030, cam bearings are installed and all freeze plugs and other plugs installed as well..what is the process everyone uses for final block cleaning before paint and assembly?

**mongocanfly** · 08-30-2018, 11:11 PM

If they did all that they should have it very clean...I'd wipe the outside down with wax and degreaser..then prime and paint
Don't paint your gasket surfaces...

**Getter-Done** · 08-30-2018, 11:19 PM

I use (ether) AKA starting fluid.
If it is clean there will be no residue.
Or Carb cleaner will let you know if they
cleaned your block (Good).

**truckster** · 08-31-2018, 12:16 AM

I like brake parts cleaner for degreasing.

*Chevyrestorerman* · 08-31-2018, 12:23 AM

Soap and water works before assembly.

08-30-2018, 11:05 PM	#1
ChadW Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 160	Block cleaning after machine shop work Picked my block up today (sbc 327) from the machine shop..hot tanked, bored .030, cam bearings are installed and all freeze plugs and other plugs installed as well..what is the process everyone uses for final block cleaning before paint and assembly?

08-30-2018, 11:11 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,590	Re: Block cleaning after machine shop work If they did all that they should have it very clean...I'd wipe the outside down with wax and degreaser..then prime and paint Don't paint your gasket surfaces... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-30-2018, 11:19 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,760	Re: Block cleaning after machine shop work I use (ether) AKA starting fluid. If it is clean there will be no residue. Or Carb cleaner will let you know if they cleaned your block (Good). __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

08-31-2018, 12:16 AM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,805	Re: Block cleaning after machine shop work I like brake parts cleaner for degreasing. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

08-31-2018, 12:23 AM	#5
Chevyrestorerman Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GBR !! Posts: 144	Re: Block cleaning after machine shop work Soap and water works before assembly.



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