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  • jhillier449
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Hot Tanking

    A local machine shop has a hot tank for aluminum engine parts.

    Is it a good thing to do?

    Is it effective? Any dangers doing this?

    Feedback Welcome.

    Cheers

    John
  • niclpnut
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    Past Site Supporter
    • Sep 2010
    • 1274
    • Peculiar, MO

    #2
    Even the aluminum "safe" stuff in my experience will pit if left in too long.

    Would go for an hour or two max.

    Nic
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    • bbjumper

      #3
      Careful, many shops use a caustic solution in the tank that will eat aluminum or any soft metal in a hurry. FYI

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      • 7981GS

        #4
        Some of the "Hot Tanks" are merely a giant dish washer that sprays concentrated soap and boiling hot water at the contents.
        They work FANTASTIC!

        Daniel

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