Removing rust on a big block chevy motor using electrolysis 5/20/18

Bought this 454 motor recently, it was left outside and was starting to rust. We used the "electrolysis" method. It works with any metal that is rusting

[@robertweitlauf4653]

would have been nice if you explained the process.

[@paulrainsford1953]

Switched off because of the canned music

[@TheGhungFu]

Fun to watch, except for the nauseatingly repetitive music.

[@dirkweber2557]

I agree that the music sucked.

[@edwardmulder3777]

Interesting, perhaps next time a brief explanation throughout instead of annoying music

[@USFREEDOMU]

The Porn Music gotta go chief . Nasty Nancy and the bad politicians.

[@wesulf7517]

I just muted the video that music was fucking unrelenting

[@JamesWiegel73]

this sound track... making me soooo slee...... zzzzzzz

[@finscreenname]

put the video on double speed.

[@tylerc7336]

I'd rather pay my local machine shop around $150 to do it 10x faster and 10x cleaner

[@storytimewithmurfy]

How long do you leave the block in the water

[@Wahayawolf73]

Be a good video if there wasn't the Chipmunks playing

[@MortifiedU]

A lot of people are asking how long. Electrolysis is not a damaging process, so basically leave it in until the rust is removed. Is that glyptal red I see there..

[@timthemechanix]

I'm trying to save a 327 that was parked in a field for over 20 years, only to find out the reason it parked, blown head gasket. Just started on one head, and the one valve rusted open, the block all came apart except the one piston, same cylinder. The heads are 194's. watching the head bubble now. Thanks for video.

[@777smitty4]

Just did this to my sbf works good just don’t do it in a metal drum eats holes in drum what a mess in my shop !!

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

New subscriber 🔥🔥🔥

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

I would have painted it first after getting washed out and air blasting it dry then dusted the rest of the block with wd-40

[@timbrwolf1121]

Wd 40 dry paint wd 40 again.

[@timbrwolf1121]

gotta stop the flash rust before just painting over it

[@TheJumanji123]

Maybe this a stupid question but I have a rusted and seized 454. Can I put the whole short block in to help unstick it?

[@Wildkat-1]

I used a clean metal barrel ( 55 gal.), mixed the same solution with hot water , suspend the block & heads in the barrel ...then connect a good 12v battery on a charger ...it really cleans much better & faster ..!

[@micksterboone4517]

No info.

[@rafaelallenblock]

People keep asking "How long?" 24-48 hours should about do it.

[@eaglebaldonetough4074]

Your music is cool but you should talk and explain to poeple who don t comprehend...

[@pjwarez]

"Son... Son..... Sweety, what did you do with all of Mommy's washing soda?"

[@unprofessionalsllc6273]

Luv your content buddy. Gonna steal some tips and tricks from this one on a motor rebuild. Current project 1977 K25 Long Box SQAURE BODY! Ofcourse your name says you got to run over and check it out right??

[@timgannon2993]

Why drag a 5 minute video out for 31 minutes 🙄

[@tylerc7336]

It's ok if you don't wanna talk while filming but at least give us some text at the bottom or something, but the video part is spot on

[@hackingthematrix1141]

I appreciate the video don't get me wrong but you did some emphasis on the coolant passages in the beginning.. not sure why you didn't show them at all afterwards. From the little you showed, it looked pretty rusted stil. Nevertheless good job and thanks for sharing.

[@watahyahknow]

works great , done that on a smaller scale using a computer powersupply a tub and basicly a pipe of metal ,one small thing of caution , the gasses produced are oxigen and hydrogen gas , same as with overcharging a lead acid battery , that stuff is flamable , use a ventilated space btw boiling the block in a vinigar water soap mix does about the same thing , takes the scale out of the internals to comes out clean as a wissle

[@superpooper_2030]

watahyahknow I did this at open area

[@daviddiaz7600]

How much vinegar water&what kind of soap mix did u use?? And can i leave pistons,cam&lifters in?

[@watahyahknow]

@@daviddiaz7600 just used water and soda untill it conducted enough to see bubbling from the part i derusted , i derusted a cast iron tool plate with it could use soap i guess to get the grease off but i could get messy if it starts foaming

[@justinhorn4246]

That looks great

[@worldofwoolol6082]

wow what a Long video

[@franciscochute6177]

I see you use a battery charger. Should I usr an specific voltage?

[@Dingens64]

the higher the DC voltage, the higher the gas formation. That's why they are using a fan to remove the hydrogen

[@zeljezarajezeljezara]

how much power was used ?

[@dixonskidd4252]

How much does it cost for a full rebuild? 454

[@jayburrough4308]

Iv got a good running 454 big block it has 60k miles on it it's in a 86 RV if you know anyone that would be interested in it .

[@squarebodybrothers]

I would if your in GA

[@jayburrough4308]

@@squarebodybrothers I'm in alabama in montgomery well it's Prattville

[@squarebodybrothers]

@@jayburrough4308 dm me on instagram some pics and info.

[@WELDERUPGARAGE]

Did it affect the cam bearings at all?

[@Frantissimo]

I don't think I would have but I also think he should've pulled the bearing and oil plug especially since he pulled freeze plugs lol

[@unclejay9205]

Will this clean egr coolers??

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Yes.

[@natedime5032]

We're did you get the bars

[@CoyoteCarChannel]

How long do you leave the block in the electrolysis bath?

[@jamesinnc619]

Brilliant!

[@joebirdable]

The music was 🔥🔥🔥

[@clyde61756]

Extremely interesting to watch the process on a large item. A wise decision to completely clean the rust from that block, only to be offset with the poor taste in so called music.

[@pcrepairguys]

Machine shop will remove all plugs and caustic dip for 30 bucks!

[@1957f100]

sorry dude we charge 80 bux for a bare big block, and we remove the cam bearings soft plugs and galley plugs. buff n mag will cost another 40

[@Billy28376]

@@1957f100 I wish the machine shops around me were that cheap. These places are crazy. Thus why I'm looking up these videos.

[@doughboy1966]

Was there a reason on leaving the oil plugs in the block?

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Same reason he left the cam plug in and head - block dowels...laziness.

[@SaintBrickalous]

Do vlog style videos with "how to" and other instructional videos please

[@shyamkumar-gy4td]

soory but i cant understand this prosis how i can try at home😓

[@MortifiedU]

12v battery charger or power supply, only a small current needed like 2 amps to 10 amps (depending on size of part).. use a sacrificial piece of steel and attach the positive side of the electrical current, put the negative side on the piece you want rust removed from. Put washing soda or salt in the water to allow conductivity of electricity through the water.. then turn on and leave until rust is gone.. Do not let the two metals touch, watch for heat over time as the water may heat up a fair amount..you can also add a little vinegar to aid the process. Do it in a ventilated area as does gas a little, hydrocarbon so keep away from flame / spark. Stay away from anything zinc as it will cause cancerous fumes.

[@scottmitchellrose1732]

@@MortifiedU Thanks a lot I’m still confused He had 4 connectors 1 positive on the bar 1 negative to the chain holding the block Another positive to the second bar Looked like the second negative the the same bar with the first positive

[@edwardweisenburg6585]

The terminals are hooked up backwards

[@leeroyholloway4277]

its correct. positive to the anode