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Cleaning engines with babbit bearings

Hello all.... In years past, We use to dismantle all of our motors and send the block to be boiled in oil before installing new freeze plugs and cam bearings. Problem is, I have never had to clean a block that has babbitted bearings! With all of todays newer chemicals and cleaning systems, My question is....What is the best method to get the motor block cleaned?

Where Are You From? Ohio

Do You own a car built by Durant? Flint

Re: Cleaning engines with babbit bearings

Cold carburetor cleaner. Steam clean the block first to keep excess grunge out of the expensive carb cleaner.

Where Are You From? Texarkana, Tex

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1923 Star, 1927 Star

 

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