sofasurfer
ArboristSite Lurker
I stumbled on a post in this forum on removing aluminum from cylinder wall with acid. You guys sound like you know what your talking about, so I decided to post my question here, even though its about a chipper engine.
I have a Briggs & Stratton Model # 135212. I seized the engine. Opened it up yesterday and I see that there is 2 big globs of aluminum FROM the piston ON the piston. The is also what looks like a large pouge in the cylinder wall. On closer inspection it seems that the wall is gouged somewhat but that there is also aluminum buildup. I think that if I remove the buildup that the gouge may not be too bad. I've included photos.
I don't want to use acid. I was hoping to sand it off with like maybe sandpaper wrapped around a dowel. At some point I would be down far enough to hone out some of the scratches/gouges. I read that there is a chrome coating over the aluminum wall. Is this true? If the gouge goes through the chrome is the situation hopeless?
Looking for guidance. Can't afford a new engine right now. Can't afford a new chipper at all. Can this thing be saved? If I can get better pics I will post them.
I have a Briggs & Stratton Model # 135212. I seized the engine. Opened it up yesterday and I see that there is 2 big globs of aluminum FROM the piston ON the piston. The is also what looks like a large pouge in the cylinder wall. On closer inspection it seems that the wall is gouged somewhat but that there is also aluminum buildup. I think that if I remove the buildup that the gouge may not be too bad. I've included photos.
I don't want to use acid. I was hoping to sand it off with like maybe sandpaper wrapped around a dowel. At some point I would be down far enough to hone out some of the scratches/gouges. I read that there is a chrome coating over the aluminum wall. Is this true? If the gouge goes through the chrome is the situation hopeless?
Looking for guidance. Can't afford a new engine right now. Can't afford a new chipper at all. Can this thing be saved? If I can get better pics I will post them.