Best way to remove black paint from engine cases and cylinder block?

[Sam]

Called my local machinist to see if they would media blast the paint off and they said they wouldn't; that it would contaminate their media.  

So how do you guys get old paint off these parts? Jasco?

Thanks for your thoughts!

[markb]

Media blasting is the best way.  You could try a paint shop.

[Sam]

Excellent. Called around to a few places until I found a professional metal polisher. Old british guy who specializes in antique motorcycles. Should be perfect!

No I just need to clean up the engine parts enough to hand it over to him.

Thanks Mark!