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Old Aug 31, 2021 | 11:06 PM
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So I finished my stroker block and I taped the head up with painters tape and the block sat in storage for about 4 months. I went to check under the tape and I got an ole rusty surprise.
So what does everyone do to combat rust on the machined surface while not assembled? I figured if I oiled it the tape wouldn't stick. I guess I could oil it every 2 weeks or so and stick a body bag over it.








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Old Sep 1, 2021 | 02:57 AM
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Just clean it with steel wool and some light oil , it should clean right up .
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Old Sep 1, 2021 | 03:02 AM
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And then coat it with a little gear oil until assembly time.
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Fluid Film.

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Originally Posted by BlueRidgeMark
I actually might have some of this laying around.
Thanks for jogging my memory
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Old Sep 1, 2021 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tech
Just clean it with steel wool and some light oil , it should clean right up .
Crocus cloth and wd-40 and the magic touch does her justttttt right
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