Cleaning the block

[Msaone]

Ok, working on my sons 89 with the rod knock. We just started working on the donor motor. Insides cleaned out now i'd like to through a coat of engine black on the outside. What should I use to dry the oily parts of the block so the paint will stick.

Headers should be ordered by Friday, motor should be in by next weekend!

[dirtybird]

ive never done it, but id say douche it up with break clean, then rough it up a little with sand paper

[hoogiesngrinderz]

oven cleaner works well

[WMCCjames]

Brake cleaner/carb cleaner/lacquer thinner all will work great.

[meissen]

Brake cleaner/carb cleaner/lacquer thinner all will work great.

I practically washed my engine with brake cleaner when I pulled it out. I agree with James - that stuff works AMAZINGLY. And it also works REALLY GOOD at getting carbon buildup off of polished exhaust tips too

[Msaone]

Ended up using carb cleaner. Making progress. Ordering headers Saturday then we put it back together.

We are planning to build a 350, but this'll get him back on the road so he can get to work.