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RE: advice on generic parts cleaner?

To: "'Don Malling'" <dmallin@attglobal.net>
Subject: RE: advice on generic parts cleaner?
From: Brian Finck <brian.finck@powerhouse.ca>
Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 14:51:34 -0500
Yes, Automatic Transmission Fluid

Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: Don Malling [mailto:dmallin@attglobal.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 7:26 PM
To: Brian Finck
Cc: 'Vink, Graham'; 6pack
Subject: Re: advice on generic parts cleaner?

Hi Brian, 

Sorry, but what is ATF? Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms? 

I can see adding the tobacco and Alcohol, but shoot my carburetors? 

Hmmm...maybe Automatic Transmission Fluid? 

Thanks, 

Don Malling  



Brian Finck wrote:
> 
> Hey Graham,
> 
> I use denatured kerosene, the type you get for heaters at the local farm
> supply store, then add a pint of ATF, to keep it from drying out your
hands
> too much (old bike mechanics trick). It works well, and isn't too foul
> smelling, plus it's relatively cheap. A couple of years ago I tried some
> cleaner that was specifically for that purpose (can remember the brand
name)
> and the kerosene worked better, and was easier on the hands.
> 
> Brian
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vink, Graham [mailto:vinkg@fleishman.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 9:36 AM
> To: 6pack
> Subject: advice on generic parts cleaner?
> 
> I have one of those small recirculating parts washers and am wondering
what
> to use in it. Total capacity is probably two gallons.
> 
> In the past, I've used mineral spirits, which is not too toxic. I'm sure
> methyl chloride is better, but it's nasty and also more expensive. Does
> anybody have any other suggestions?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Graham

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