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Old 06-23-2003, 07:14 AM
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i would like to polish my engine components
- front timing plate
- inlet manifold
- etc

i'm new to this game, is there a complete kit available for such a task?
what do you recommend to be used, taking into consideration they are cast items?

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Old 06-23-2003, 11:32 PM
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At the bare minimum, you will need the following:

-240 grit greaseless compound with a spiral sewn wheel.
-Emery compound with sisal wheel.
-Tripoli compound with spiral sewn or loose cotton wheel.
-For added luster you can use white compound on either a spiral sewn or loose cotton wheel.

For the intake manifold, you will need an assortment of felt bobs. Sanding tapers will make your job much easier on the intake manifold. I do not believe Caswell stocks them, but perhaps they could special order.
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Thanks for that

much appreciated

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