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Cleaning sump
wombat - 9/5/12 at 08:03 AM

Any suggestions for cleaning a chopped sump prior to welding?

rdodger - 9/5/12 at 08:05 AM

I degreased then used Mr Muscle oven cleaner. Worked a treat!

I would have then put it in the dishwasher but swmbo put her foot down.

steve m - 9/5/12 at 08:18 AM

I used thinners, but did leave it outside for a while before attempting to weld

steve

owelly - 9/5/12 at 08:20 AM

Ally or steel? If you're welding ally, you'll need to clean with a stainless wire brush or a Scotchbrite disc in the grinder. For steel, use a flappy-disc or Scotchbrite disc. If you're asking how to degrease the sump, use a degreaser, such as Gunk.

wombat - 9/5/12 at 08:27 AM

Thx, got degreaser, mr muscle, dishwasher( not sure how I gonna work that one yet :-) ) cheers

designer - 9/5/12 at 09:10 AM

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not sure how I gonna work that one yet


Send her shopping!

wombat - 9/5/12 at 02:20 PM

No way ! Im saving for parts, thats the last place she needs to be