[caspiankid]

Have the distribution block off of my 65FB (drum brakes). The PO painted it black when spraying the engine compartment and I need to know how to remove the paint. Can I just sand it off with sandpaper? Can I soak the block in slovent (gasoline) to clean it out or will that be dangerous when I reattach it and fill the lines with brake fluid? Also, how do I elevate my status from newbie? TIA

 

[70calypsomach]

I would wire wheel it or be very careful with paint remover. My PO did the same thing (primed it on body). I just wire wheeled it clean.
Easy way to get off Newbie status..... Just post more.

 

[sharkmouth]

I'd use paint thinner in a rag.....

 

[Guest]

Brake fluid should also lift the paint.

Pretty much anything goes here.

Keep strong solvents out of the ports.

 

[JohnZ]

You will need about 94 more posts to clear the newbie status.
RE: solvent - we use gas in out cars because under the right conditions, it is an excellent explosive. There are a lot of down sides to using gas as a solvent, explosions being one.
I would use some paint stripper to clean the paint off the distribution block.

 

[mlnielsen]

I would use paint thinner or acetone. Both will easily remove the paint. Acetone will also be good to flush it out.

 

[red66]

Carb Cleaner, then brake cleaner to remove the residue. First try just brake cleaner (like Berryman's) to see if the paint comes off.