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varnish removal on Fox29

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Warren · Oct 02, 2001 09:57 AM

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Recently, I saw a very comprehensive article on removing the internal varnish from a typical Fox engine that has been run on all castor oil. Now I have the need to do that process, and I can't remember where I saw the article.

Does anyone have any idea where I could find a good write up on this?

I did do a web search and searched the forums, but no luck. I may have seen it in an old issue of Stunt News or Model Aviation. I know the process is basically just using fine steel wool or Scotch Bright, and being careful not to remove any metal, but I would still like to review the article.

Thanks,

Warren

timme6 · Oct 02, 2001 10:41 AM

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I'd suggest the crock pot and anti-freeze method. I recently cleaned up almost all of my old engines that were terribly gummed up and had great results. No steel wool etc, needed.
Search on this forum for "crock pot" to get the full details.
Try it, you'll be happy with the results.

Tim

Ty M. · Oct 10, 2001 11:25 PM

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I was going back over old messages when I realized that Harry Higleys book about model engines has a chapter devoted to cleaning up 2 stroke and 4 stroke model engines. I highly recommend this book. At most hobby shops or I believe Brodaks carries them as well as Flying Models mag. Leonard, do you carry Harry's books?