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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