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Feb 10, 2018 | 12:04 PM

lrnoob

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Mudding

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Rust on sleeves

Pulled the heads. A few of my liners have rust on them. It's surface rust only, with no pitting that I can see. What's the safest way to clean it off?

Feb 10, 2018 | 12:56 PM

lrnoob

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Mudding

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From: New Orleans

Tried wiping with oil and ATF to no avail.

Feb 10, 2018 | 04:38 PM

Alex_M

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On the ends or in the bore? White vinegar is a great rust remover. It has to set on it for a while though, then it will pretty much just wipe off.

Feb 12, 2018 | 07:16 AM

shanechevelle

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You can also try a bottle of rust remover at Walmart, its a mild acid that will wipe the rust off.
You can try a honing ball, its a tool you put in your drill and spin it inside the cylinder.