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Marc Pedings wrote:

Paul wrote:

Had some engine parts to clean this morning and I
discovered a great cleaner for the job. Works
better and is less expensive than carb cleaner.
It is called Castrol Super Clean.
"3 time stronger on grease than Simple Green".
"Solubilizes Grease on Contact"

Now there is a word for you.

Don't leave your aluminum parts in this stuff
as it will eat them.

Works great, but note to everyone else, it eats the babbit off of the
bearings.  Yes, the stuff does work TOO well if you are not careful!  I
have been using Aquatene from Graymills too (it is available thru
Grainger), but it is a little harsh on the bearings as well.  (had to
order new ones because of it, one bearing was out of tolerance anyway).
Aquatene diluted 8:1 doesn't eat the babbitt right away, BUT.... over
about a week, it started to rub off even after rinsing in hot soap and
finished in oil.  I did find that the Aquatene for aluminum cleans the
rotor housings and other aluminum parts very well.  This comes in a
powder form and is available thru Grainger too.

I am not getting payed by this company. In

Neither am I :-)

Marc

Brian D. Cain wrote:

Yes, I used this stuff during my last rebuild.  I soaked both rotors
for a bit, as well as all seals and springs, and got them all cleaned
up rather quickly.  This stuff is VERY caustic and will dry your hands
out; even with latex gloves on!

B

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