Classic/Antique Car Repair/Phosphoric acid

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Expert: - 1/11/2010


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Dear Jack,
    My name is Jacob and I am from American Academy Charter School and I was hoping to ask you a couple of questions on phosphoric acid. My first question i have is if you know if it is comparable to engine degreaser. I was also wondering if you have ever used it for rust removal.  

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I have not used it and don't know anything about it.  There are many rust removers that have phosphoric in their name, so you may be on the right track.
Sorry I can't help.  You know, you can just put parts in a bucket of water and the rust will come off after a while.  I have seen it done.
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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