fett · May 11, 2013

does it matter if its brass or steel wire wheel? we have steel ones at work on the buffing wheels, could use that. for valves I mean

jamesmartin · May 11, 2013

steel is fine for valves ,i even use knotted type on and angle grinder if its real stubborn carbon

discomark10 · May 11, 2013

on the ali only use very soft brushes, but as James said for the valves

fett · May 11, 2013

ok I shall get rough with her

fett · May 11, 2013

jamesmartin said:
wire wheel on a bench grinder for valves head face just use a new razor stanley snap off style type blade Redirect Notice

with those blade, you use them full length? and then drag or push the sharp edge?

jamesmartin · May 11, 2013

full length and pushing the sharp edge if new it wont cut the surface like a razor on your face

fett · May 11, 2013

bevel up or down? just being sure as I can see it catching lol

jamesmartin · May 11, 2013

either see what works best on different crap your removing,its what ive found best over the years

fett · May 11, 2013

they are on order lol

Mr Noisy · May 12, 2013

I just brushed up that transfer case using the wiggly thin brass coated wire type wheel (not the thick knotted type) on the car polisher we have at work, basically 1500 rpm as opposed to 10000 or whatever a grinder runs at, and it is great for removing gasket and all types of **** and doesn't remove any ali

Surely a blade will be liable to damage the surface??

jamesmartin · May 12, 2013

Mr Noisy said:
I just brushed up that transfer case using the wiggly thin brass coated wire type wheel (not the thick knotted type) on the car polisher we have at work, basically 1500 rpm as opposed to 10000 or whatever a grinder runs at, and it is great for removing gasket and all types of **** and doesn't remove any ali

Surely a blade will be liable to damage the surface??

why ,i dont make the stuff up it is form years of experience

Mr Noisy · May 12, 2013

I just speak from minutes of experience with a single side blade scraper tool, trying my hardest to not damage surfaces and finding it very easy to get it wrong

But, years > minutes so fair play...

jamesmartin · May 12, 2013

blade in the hand not in a tool helps

Thor1950 · May 12, 2013

jamesmartin said:
blade in the hand not in a tool helps

is the blade not a tool?:scratching_chin:

discomark10 · May 12, 2013

Thor1950 said:
is the blade not a tool?:scratching_chin:

lol, when I tried on the water pump to get the paper gasket off, it scored/marked the surface when I used a blade in my hand...

Mr Noisy · May 12, 2013

From this

To this

With this

And this

Jus' sayin

jamesmartin · May 12, 2013

havent you a steam cleaner mr noisy

fett · May 12, 2013

lol, ive got one of the wheels for my angle grider, might be a bit hard for the head and deck mating surfaces though

I will try the weeny dremel brass ones though and maybe the blades when they arrive

Mr Noisy · May 12, 2013

Don't have a steam cleaner James just a cold Jetwash

Mate of mine has just bought diesel steamer says its awesome, looking forward to trying it

I think the speed of angle grinder is problem, that polisher machine is nice and slow.

Sorry for butting in

fett · May 13, 2013

did alright today. water pump prices ranged from £75 to £180. I wanted a NOS one too

then a place who shall remain nameless came up with one at £59 + vat + delivery so about so about £80 ish.

I harrased the bloke via email for a discount and after a few emails he said if I paid £54 in the next few mins I could have it all for that

luckily I walked in from the garage just in time and got it done

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