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Restoring an original 914-6 need help with engine |
VZ935 |
Aug 30 2015, 06:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 16-July 15 From: Nor Cal Member No.: 18,960 Region Association: None |
I have decided to split the case on my original 914-6 engine and would like some advice on how to get a proper finish on the case. I want it to look like it did when it left the factory.
Is there something I can use or a process I can follow that will bring the engine case to an original finish ? Or do I just send everything to Ollie's and let them do their thing? Any information would be appreciated . Attached thumbnail(s) |
McMark |
Sep 3 2015, 02:20 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
If you're really looking for 'from the factory', polishing of any sort won't do it. Media blasting will get close if you use a SUPER soft grit and a lot of time (fine soda). Dipping of some sort might be the best option, but you would need to find someone who knows exactly what they're doing because serious case damage could occur if you're not careful. But dipping would give you the most even finish.
Basically you're looking for an even texture across the whole part. Polishing won't get into the nooks and crannies, and you either leave sanding scratches or polish to a mirror finish. Neither of those are technically correct. The case on the left was soda blasted. Attached image(s) |
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