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perf-list Digest Tue, 29 Feb 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 015

In This Issue:
cast valve covers
Re: cast valve covers
Re: cast valve covers
p/s pump
smog pump shorter belt
Re: cast valve covers
Re: smog pump shorter belt
Re: cast valve covers
valve covers again
Re: valve covers again
Fuel Lines
Re: Fuel Lines
Re: smog pump shorter belt

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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 11:59:40 -0800
From: eltopo fnord.nwinfo.net (Kenneth J. Toop)
Subject: cast valve covers

I'd like to clean up the cast aluminum valve covers on the Mustang engine
> in my '57 F-100. Has anyone had experience with these? I've seen some in
magazines that are polished almost to the point of appearing to be chrome.
I'm not too worried about that level of perfection, but I would like to get
rid of some of the corrosion and discoloration. With the new Edelbrock
carb things must change. Is media-blasting the way to go?

Kennth Toop (Alias: "el Topo")
Head Librarian, Barge--Lincoln Elementary School

219 East "I" St., Yakima, Wa. 98901
Assisting Librarian, McClure Elementary School
Phone and Voicemail: 573-5207
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"Lo bueno, si breve, mejor."



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From: "William S. Hart" iastate.edu>
Subject: Re: cast valve covers
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 14:12:04 -0600


> Is media-blasting the way to go?
>

How bad off are they ? I'd probably just start with an SOS pad or some
steel wool ... likely media blasting will work, but you'll need to
re-clearcoat them (if they had one) when its done to be sure they don't
corrode right away again ...


Just my $.02
wish

96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L
73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish


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From: "O'Connell, Dennis M" pge.com>
Subject: Re: cast valve covers
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:34:51 -0800

Ken, If you don't want to go the polish route one option is to have them
coated with one of the ceramic coatings. Did it on my aluminum intake and I
am very happy with it. Vitually no maintenance. A little different shine

and color than polished aluminum.

Dennis
55F100

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>
> I'd like to clean up the cast aluminum valve covers on the Mustang engine
> > in my '57 F-100. Has anyone had experience with these? I've seen some in
> magazines that are polished almost to the point of appearing to be chrome.
> I'm not too worried about that level of perfection, but I would like to
> get
> rid of some of the corrosion and discoloration. With the new Edelbrock
> carb things must change. Is media-blasting the way to go?
>
>

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From: "Mike McPhillips" power-net.net>
Subject: p/s pump
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 19:41:52 -0500

Paul, that is a "saginaw" GM type pump.
Mike
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From: "Mike McPhillips" power-net.net>
Subject: smog pump shorter belt
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 19:43:58 -0500

That magazine article is wrong, you will need either the a/c compressor or
the p/s pump beacause you need something on that side of the motor for the
belt to go to. It just won't work otherwise.
Mike
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From: "Hogan, Tom" kla-tencor.com>
Subject: Re: cast valve covers
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 17:35:32 -0800


>
> I'd like to clean up the cast aluminum valve covers on the
> Mustang engine
> > in my '57 F-100. Has anyone had experience with these? I've
> seen some in
> magazines that are polished almost to the point of appearing
> to be chrome.
> I'm not too worried about that level of perfection, but I
> would like to get
> rid of some of the corrosion and discoloration. With the new
> Edelbrock
> carb things must change. Is media-blasting the way to go?
>

I don't have experience with these covers or with polishing. That said,
what do you need to "clean up" on them. If they are simply greasy brake
> cleaner has always worked well for me. I don't know if it will react with
the aluminum at all. Media blasting will not polish the surface. In fact I
believe it will 'rough' it up more. Ok if you want a dull finish.

Ok now here's my best advice: If you want to polish them check out this
month's issue of Popular Hot Rodding. They have an indepth article on
polishing tecniques and supplies. After reading the article it looks like
the process is not at all difficult and mostly having the proper tools and
practicing with them.

Tom H.

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From: "James Steele" hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: smog pump shorter belt
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 19:54:02 CST


>That magazine article is wrong, you will need either the a/c compressor or
>the p/s pump beacause you need something on that side of the motor for the
>belt to go to. It just won't work otherwise.

If you read the post again, the belts listed were for A/C equipped cars and
eliminated the smog pump and P/S pump. Deleting the A/C also requires a....

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