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> From: Spencer Louthan <slouthan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] blasting the engine
> Date: Monday, July 19, 1999 6:35 PM
>
> never blasted an engine block before, however I've bone individual
> components many times. I use crushed garnet for cast iron which is very
> agressive and is a pinkish color and fairly cheap at $40 for 100lb sack.
> only drawback is alot of dust. This stuff is great for rust & paint and
> works good even at low pressure. S. LOUTHAN 61' NEWPORT (with 413)
>
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> > From: Richard Finch <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [FWDLK] blasting the engine
> > Date: Monday, July 19, 1999 2:00 PM
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > Anyone out there risked blasting their engine to get the 95+ pt finish?
> >
> > The engine on my 413 is totally disassembled with the exception of the
> > camshaft bearing shells which I have not decided, yet, whether to
replace
> > (22000 miles). If I blast the engine then they will be replaced. It
is
> > getting new piston rings, big-end bearings, main bearings, etc.
> >
> > I want to blast the engine in order to get a good surface to powder
coat
> the
> > block and heads outer surfaces. Due to the HIGH RISKS of motor
blasting
> I
> > am thinking that plastic beads would be the best media to use. Does
> anyone
> > have any experiences with this? Anyone recommend a different media?
> >
> > The engine will then be assembled after powder coating.
> >
> > A 1960 413 is black. Should it be matte, semi-gloss or full gloss?
> >
> > Already did the rocker covers in gloss black - too late if semi was
> correct!
> > All the of the pulley wheels, fan, vacuum tanks and brackets have also
> been
> > done.
> >
> > Thanx - Richard.
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