Engine RUST!!!!!

[thebigredrocker]

Does the diesel work as good as the commercial rust remover?

No, but it is a relatively inexpensive way to clear crud from your tranny. Rinse, wire brush, rinse..ect. You should be able to get it clean enough to run.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Average cost to have a head rebuilt? Ballpark?

I spent around $300 here in MD on a head at a local machine shop.

 

[RustyRanger]

Evaporust is amazing stuff. Get a jug and try it, It will work wonders on that transmission.

 

[joestewart]

I'm with the "clean it up and run it!" crowd. Neither that tranny nor the engine looks hurt to me, based upon photos shown. I would avoid the nasty chemicals and abrasives when cleaning. Using gasoline as a solvent may get you injured or killed. Diesel sounds safe. Lube it good with engine oil on reassembly and prime the oil pump with a drill prior to starting for first time. Good luck.

 

[Schlegs]

What fluids is everyone running in their engines, transmissions, and tcase?

 

[thebigredrocker]

For my Tranny & Tcase I found the recommended GL 4 gear oil at carquest, I've read where folks use GL 5 in their tranny's with no issues. I'm in the camp that regular dynosaur oil is fine in my F engine. 20-40w is what I used. I did squirt some Lucas zinc additive in. Lots of people are big believer's in Synthetic oil. I'm sure it's just fine if you prefer it.

Here's a recommended Lubricant page in my Haynes manual.