2012 December 12: Acid wash engine and transmission cases (4.15 hours)
I soaked the crankcase, sump, timing chest cover, transmission case, and transmission rear cover in oxalic acid for 7 1⁄2 hours today. Overall, the cases turned out fantastic. I have a bit of work to do on the crankcase due to some shadowing
, but overall I am thrilled. I even got all of the battery acid stains on the transmission case removed. Amazing!
I assembled the tranmission layshaft and placed the thrust washers on the front of the main shaft.
I cleaned the parts for the generator and distributor.
I tossed all the spokes and nipples in degreaser for the night.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

shadowingI'll address with some more oxalic acid.
Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.