Before & After Engine Cleanup
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Before & After Engine Cleanup
It's not finished, but it's better than what it was.
Calyx used on exhaust manifolds & brake master, removed & cleaned carb, cleaned & painted intake, new valve covers & air cleaner lid, new heat riser tube, general cleaning about half done. At least it's not outright embarrassing to open the hood. Total cost $135.
Calyx used on exhaust manifolds & brake master, removed & cleaned carb, cleaned & painted intake, new valve covers & air cleaner lid, new heat riser tube, general cleaning about half done. At least it's not outright embarrassing to open the hood. Total cost $135.
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looks good. but have fun touching up the exhaust manifolds all the time and when working around them don't get any on your shirts, or skin.
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Lookin' good! 
Now it's time to take care of that alternator.
When you decide to tackle that, I recommend that you remove it from the car, disassemble using the two long housing bolts (you do not need to remove the fan/bearing on the front), clean the housing as well as you can & wash/dry it. Then, paint with VHT aluminum color spray paint. You shoot a couple of coats on and let dry overnight. Then, you bake it per the instructions on the can. Note: If you do not remove the fan/bearing, don't heat it past about 300F. as you might damage the bearing seal. Otherwise just bake per can info.
This will turn the coating into a ceramic-type material and make it almost permanent. It will look like fresh aluminum forever.
Now it's time to take care of that alternator.
When you decide to tackle that, I recommend that you remove it from the car, disassemble using the two long housing bolts (you do not need to remove the fan/bearing on the front), clean the housing as well as you can & wash/dry it. Then, paint with VHT aluminum color spray paint. You shoot a couple of coats on and let dry overnight. Then, you bake it per the instructions on the can. Note: If you do not remove the fan/bearing, don't heat it past about 300F. as you might damage the bearing seal. Otherwise just bake per can info.
This will turn the coating into a ceramic-type material and make it almost permanent. It will look like fresh aluminum forever.
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alum valve covers from ebay $79 incl s/h, gaskets, studs, bolts. I just couldn't justify the money for the l82 covers. Thanks for the alternator tips, its on the to do list. I'm familiar with how Calyx can rub off on clothes and how it needs to be reapplied. Still, it's the way to go for a guy not wanting to remove the manifolds.
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Lookin' good!
Now it's time to take care of that alternator.
When you decide to tackle that, I recommend that you remove it from the car, disassemble using the two long housing bolts (you do not need to remove the fan/bearing on the front), clean the housing as well as you can & wash/dry it. Then, paint with VHT aluminum color spray paint. You shoot a couple of coats on and let dry overnight. Then, you bake it per the instructions on the can. Note: If you do not remove the fan/bearing, don't heat it past about 300F. as you might damage the bearing seal. Otherwise just bake per can info.
This will turn the coating into a ceramic-type material and make it almost permanent. It will look like fresh aluminum forever.
Now it's time to take care of that alternator.
When you decide to tackle that, I recommend that you remove it from the car, disassemble using the two long housing bolts (you do not need to remove the fan/bearing on the front), clean the housing as well as you can & wash/dry it. Then, paint with VHT aluminum color spray paint. You shoot a couple of coats on and let dry overnight. Then, you bake it per the instructions on the can. Note: If you do not remove the fan/bearing, don't heat it past about 300F. as you might damage the bearing seal. Otherwise just bake per can info.
This will turn the coating into a ceramic-type material and make it almost permanent. It will look like fresh aluminum forever.
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Hey there!
If you don't mind, shoot me a PM telling me the process and cleaners you used. I have a 1977 in the paint shop at the moment and the day I get it back, engine cleaning will being. I want to make it as painless a process as possible.
If you don't mind, shoot me a PM telling me the process and cleaners you used. I have a 1977 in the paint shop at the moment and the day I get it back, engine cleaning will being. I want to make it as painless a process as possible.
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Looks great!!!
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