Rusty head

32forddump

32forddump

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I purchased a rusty head and i sandblasted all the surfaces but the bottom. What is the best way to remove the rust from the flat surface before I move forward?
Thanks
 
It needs to be milled anyways since it is an original so I would sandblast the whole bottom and the inside water jacket too. Give it a good blow out with compressed air.
 
Sandblast or sand the surface. If sanding, wrap the paper around a piece of wood that is flat. Don't use a file as they tend to bend if not held carefully. After cleaning, check for flatness. Using a quality ruler, such as a machinist rule, will tell you if it is useable as-is. Up to .006" is a tolerable number to be used without having it machined.
 
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