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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Grip. Try not to use water based cleaning products on the cast iron block as it will sometimes cause flash rust. Solvent will cut the oil and laquer thinner will make the surface very clean and dry.

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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard@WCCH
Grip. Try not to use water based cleaning products on the cast iron block as it will sometimes cause flash rust. Solvent will cut the oil and laquer thinner will make the surface very clean and dry.

Happy cleaning.

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Thanks Richard, I just happen to have a can of Laquer Thinner right here
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Well hallelujah, never thought I'd see the day.
get over here and lend a hand will ya
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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hah i knew that motor was gonna come out. nice work.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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hah i knew that motor was gonna come out. nice work.
LOL,

I probably should have just planned for it
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Did you order up the forged pistons yet? I can probably have a set drop shipped in a day or so. It's gonna need them..................

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Looks good grippy!!!!!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard@WCCH
Did you order up the forged pistons yet? I can probably have a set drop shipped in a day or so. It's gonna need them..................

Richard
I'd like some, but I don't know a machine shop that does solid work that can turn my block around on short notice
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
.... today is a cleaning day. Any recommendations or helpful hints?
A cute little polish girl! Best cleaning lady I've ever seen.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
I'd like some, but I don't know a machine shop that does solid work that can turn my block around on short notice
You can do it man, just get the block honed and put it back together yourself. The LS2 rods have floating wrist pins so that wouldnt be an issue and if you keep everything in the same orientation I wouldnt even worry about checking bearing tolerances again. Would be worth it IMO...
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