oddballrovers Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hi Folks Help is needed, in order to speed up the process off getting The Kitten on the road a 2,5 petrol was bought on eblag,but guess what, the seller had removed the flywheel and housing with out telling in the description , and that is not the worst thing if only, it has been left out side so the surface where the rear seal has to run is rusty . My thoughts is: plugs out, turning the crank with air impact wrench polishing the surface meanwhile with the air grinder fitted with a very fine flap thing 220 or so. Have a look at the picture: What are your thoughts? Looking very much forward to get the good ideas coming. Kind regards Ole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integerspin Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Wire brush the loose stuff off and polish the surface with a long strip of fine emery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiall Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 yup get the paper and and get to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Rub it down by hand. If you use an air tool you could put a flat on it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Don't use a power tool. I would use very fine wet and dry paper, say 1200 grade. Keep it wet with a fine oil like wd 40 or similar. Just do it by hand. Regards, Diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 The ideal way would be to spin the engine over whilst holding a sanding block with some very fine wet and dry paper with WD40 on it against the bearing surface. Would clean up well in no time as the rust doesn't look too deep. Shrek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 If it is badly pitted You can use one of the speedy shaft repair kits and it will be like new . http://www.barnwell.co.uk/products.html I use them for repairs on axles , gearboxes etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I use a brass bristle wire brush in an electric drill, then 1200 or 1000 wet and dry with WD40 to finish it. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spot Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Scotchbrite (the green plastic wool pan cleaners) is great, it doesnt score or take metal off, only rust and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzaz Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Scotchbrite (the green plastic wool pan cleaners) is great, it doesnt score or take metal off, only rust and paint. Old spot X2 Scotchbrite M3 there are two types, red and grey... start with the red one its "coarse" and then grey which is fine... then polish it with Autosol or something similar.. if its not just surface rust, then you'll have to use some fine sand paper, but I wouldnt use any power tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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