Morning All,

Just a quick question really, i want to get a pinto head chemically dipped, what effect with this have on the cam bearing faces, im presuming they will be knackered after?

ATB

You would be best asking the companies that do the dipping as they will use different chemicals from one company to another.

my initial thought would be that they are all going to say it will damage the bearing faces as it would make me buy new bearing from them, lol

Putting an item that contains parts that are different metals in an acid or alkali bath will always have potential problems, if it is tarry deposits you want the clean off why don't you try a putting it in slovent bath of gun wash thinners for a few days. To make up for evaporation you can add some kerosene to the bath, this will help prevent rust when you take it out the bath.

If you can find someone with a Turco Transpo tank, use them. I used it to clean our aircraft engine. It dissolves carbon and paint, washes off with water and does not damage metal. Only downsides are it's bloody expensive and stinks, and probably wrecks your lungs too, but it is just magic. Pop a set of pistons in overnight, quick tickle with a brush then wash - as new.

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Originally posted by omega0684
my initial thought would be that they are all going to say it will damage the bearing faces as it would make me buy new bearing from them, lol

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