Ack! Rust!

[C17LoadSmasher]

Hey all, I have some surface rust on my Mercruiser 3.0L w/ Alpha 1 inside the bilge area, just wondering if any of you have some good ideas on how to remove it? I was thinking a dremel tool with a wire bit/wheel would make short work of it. Any ideas? I was planning to get the areas in question good and clean, and then repaint it to prevent rust from reoccuring...<br /><br />Thanks a bunch!

 

[Solittle]

Re: Ack! Rust!

C17 - Hit it with a wire brush and follow with Naval Jelly which will chemically stop the rust. Follow with a good quality paint.

 

[Trent]

Re: Ack! Rust!

Bet ya run in saltwater! Clean and repaint. After use spray with WD40 or Boshield or ACF50. Got to love them saltwater engines. Marine mechanics bread and butter!

 

[C17LoadSmasher]

Re: Ack! Rust!

Salt water.. yup! Had a drain line pop off its quick-disconnect and fill the bilge with sea water... Before that the motor always seemed to get condensation on it at night/evening. It's very humid down here in Charleston, so condensation is commonplace on everything. Not a big deal on my car windshield, but on the boat motor...yes. Any ideas on how to prevent the condensation after I get all the rust cleaned up?

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Ack! Rust!

After you get everything cleaned up, try a Mercury product called Corrosion Guard. It comes in a spray can, and dries to a tough waxy coating that really helps prevent rust. It's been a lifesaver for my saltwater gear.