JoelsBuicks Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 In the process of cleaning my 341A aluminum block for rebuilding, I used a paint stripper called Citristrip. While scrubbing, I noticed it was removing what appeared to be a silver colored metallic coating. I have no reason to believe that this motor has ever been rebuilt or even out of the car. This stuff certainly left the block very clean but I’m afraid I may have removed some sort of original protective coating. Anyone with any ideas about this? Cadillac is new to me as I am used to Buicks. I am doing a much needed complete restoration of this car. thanks for your help! Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted Tuesday at 03:03 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 03:03 PM (edited) Thinking some pictures may be helpful. Also, in the process of cleaning up my tranny, I noticed it too had been painted with the aluminum paint. It has a cast iron casing but the picture shows the aluminum coating after I scraped off the bulk grease and dirt. There is no indication that this coating came later in its life as opposed to being original. Pics show this on tranny and a closeup. Edited Tuesday at 03:03 PM by JoelsBuicks (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted Tuesday at 03:04 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 03:04 PM You can see a little of the aluminum coating still on the engine block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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