Removing water jacket ?

[Andris Golts]

Hi all just recieved a used 2845 b/l motor that has a water jacket that looks like its been epoxyied in place ? Whats the best method of removing the glue and jacket without scratching the motors can ? Regards Andris Golts.

[ray schrauwen]

Epoxy gives up with a bit of heat but heat and motor windings don't mix past 180F. Maybe spray in some wd40 into the jacket and let sit a couple days and see if it chews away at it???

Someone else will have a better idea.

[ray schrauwen]

Freeze it for a day then tap at it with wood to break epoxy???

[fweasel]

That was my first thought, cold before heat. Possibly even some C02 compressed air sprayed directly on the epoxy as well.

[Andris Golts]

Thanks to the both of you for the excellent suggestions. Regards Andris.