DAMN IRON BLOCKS!!!

[240 Trainee]

argh, Just pulled my CA parts down from the attic, when I put it up it had oil on it, and I wrapped it in old t-shirts/ rags and stuff, and it has been kept still and perfectly dry. well, I pull the damn thing down to start micing it out, and the bottom of the block and the water jackets have mad rust. I'm gonna get the thing tanked I guess and see how bad the damage is/ if I need to find a new longblock. Guess this is what I get for adopting somoene elses project and leaving it alone for a while myself. Just needed to vent. Anyone have any suggestions for me?

[Bwana]

Sounds like you're on the right track. Get it cleaned up and see what the damage is. I would be surprised if it's more than just serious surface rust, but who knows?

[teddy]

That sucks to hear. Hopefully it's just some surface rust that can be quickly grinded off. I'm now glad I coated my whole block with some black rust preventer paint before I stored the car away for the winter.