How to clean rust off driveshaft part that goes into trans.

[wikdsvt]

whatever the hell it's called.

I picked up a ford racing 4" aluminum driveshaft. The part that goes into the trans (outer smooth part) has a lot of rust on it. I know I cannot sand it off as it will scratch the metal and not seal. What, if anything, can i use? Any solvent that will take it off, and then maybe use a green scrubby or something?

I could swap it out with mine, but it is all pressed together and I would prefer not to go through that hassle, plus I don't have a press.

 

[LT1Pat]

It's a yoke and you can do it by hand with green scotch brite.

If you have access to a lathe then I would stick the yoke in the chuck and use micropolish or scotch brite by hand while it spins.

 

[mustangmike6996]

Have you tried some emery cloth and trans fluid? Treat it like you are shinning a shoe. I have cleaned many slip yokes that way.

 

[mustangmike6996]

Found this:

https://forums.finalgear.com/questions-and-answers/rust-removal-52511/

Also, someone else recommended steel wool

 

[moneypit]

I have a u- joint press at the house, if you need it

 

[Beigg]

Try immersing it in C.L.R.® for a day+. If that's not viable, use pb blaster. Constantly dowsing it with PB blaster, use emery cloth to agitate the rust away.

 

[306smalblk]

apple cider vinegar works wonders on rusty stuff.

 

[mustangmike6996]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/


I have seen this and always wanted to try it

 

[Beigg]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/


I have seen this and always wanted to try it

Will not work with aluminum, brass, copper parts.

 

[moneypit]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/


I have seen this and always wanted to try it

works great But it creates hydrogen gas, so make sure the area is WELL ventilated

 

[wikdsvt]

Thankn you everyone. I'll let you know what works best.