Colby, I would remove any parts that are stamped or made from sheet metal, media blast to remove the rust, prime & paint.
Once you get it down to just the major castings, buy a good 4 in angle grinder and around 15 wire wheel discs, including the "braided" and straight wire wheels.
Using this small grinder you can remove any thick build up or loose paint with the wire wheels, the braided ones remove it quickly, the straight ones are for more delicate work.
Stay away from any casting codes or numbers, go over these areas very lightly so as not to "round off" any corners.
It seems to take forever, and makes one heck of a mess, but this is the best way to prep the castings I have found.
You are now ready for an old fashioned steam cleaning.
TRUST ME !! You will be very happy with the results.
This post was edited by rhtx55 at 12:40:43 05/11/12 2 times.
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