Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[62rebel]

i recall having read something about soaking a rusted iron block in molasses and the rust coming off without damaging the base metal; any experiences among you fellows? if i buy the 103e Squire it will need rust removal before the engine can be rebuilt. well; everything from the engine and gearbox, actually, it's all in a coat of dull red rust.
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nothing is ever so far gone as to be unsalvageable. see this bolt?.....

[Kelsham]

I used it several years ago.
because it was winter it was very slow acting. I left the parts immersed for some time. When I removed them a cast iron exhaust manifold had been altered so that it was possible to smear the surace with a cloth.

Other parts were clean. The

smell was reminiscent of a brewery which may be attractive to some of us.

Wife was not impressed.

Iuse citric acid these days bought from Ebay in 1kg containers. this works without the smell.

regards Kels.

[RobMoore]

cheap cola works well