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| 6PTsocket:
--- Quote from: Vtile on August 21, 2018, 03:41:24 pm --- --- Quote from: KL27x on August 20, 2018, 10:07:31 pm ---The formula I have known as Ed's Red is DIY, for cleaning out carbon. 50% acetone and 50% gearbox oil (ATF). I didn't even know it was a commercial product. --- End quote --- Neither did I until yesterday. The exact recipe can be found while searching the web with - C.E "Ed" Harris - who is the author for this recipe, its true use is gun bore cleaner / oil. :) --- End quote --- On automotive sites 50/50 Acetone/ATF is widely known as a rust buster to get parts unstuck. It came out on top in a widely quoted comparison test against commercial products like Kroil and PB Blaster. Subsequent tests by others found that, while effective it might not be that superior to commercial products. It is, however, CHEAP. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk |
| David Hess:
--- Quote from: iainwhite on August 23, 2018, 01:42:43 pm ---I tend to avoid motor oil for machinery bearings as it contains detergents which might keep metal particles in suspension and accelerate wear. You can buy non detergent motor oil (although it's a bit hard to find). Maybe it is a non-issue - What is your experience? --- End quote --- If that has been an issue, I have never noticed. Of the things I have tested over the years though, common motor oil was one of the best options for small bushings and roller bearings on fans and motors. Gear oil was as good if not better. Greases and common thin oils like LPS2 and 3-in-1 oil were worse. --- Quote from: 6PTsocket on August 23, 2018, 07:52:09 pm ---On automotive sites 50/50 Acetone/ATF is widely known as a rust buster to get parts unstuck. It came out on top in a widely quoted comparison test against commercial products like Kroil and PB Blaster. Subsequent tests by others found that, while effective it might not be that superior to commercial products. It is, however, CHEAP. --- End quote --- The guy over at Project Farm did some tests where acetone plus ATF worked well and only Liquid Wrench or a heating torch was better: |
| 6PTsocket:
--- Quote from: David Hess on August 23, 2018, 08:40:28 pm --- --- Quote from: iainwhite on August 23, 2018, 01:42:43 pm ---I tend to avoid motor oil for machinery bearings as it contains detergents which might keep metal particles in suspension and accelerate wear. You can buy non detergent motor oil (although it's a bit hard to find). Maybe it is a non-issue - What is your experience? --- End quote --- If that has been an issue, I have never noticed. Of the things I have tested over the years though, common motor oil was one of the best options for small bushings and roller bearings on fans and motors. Gear oil was as good if not better. Greases and common thin oils like LPS2 and 3-in-1 oil were worse. --- Quote from: 6PTsocket on August 23, 2018, 07:52:09 pm ---On automotive sites 50/50 Acetone/ATF is widely known as a rust buster to get parts unstuck. It came out on top in a widely quoted comparison test against commercial products like Kroil and PB Blaster. Subsequent tests by others found that, while effective it might not be that superior to commercial products. It is, however, CHEAP. --- End quote --- The guy over at Project Farm did some tests where acetone plus ATF worked well and only Liquid Wrench or a heating torch was better: --- End quote --- And other tests got different results. When it comes to this kind of stuff everybody has a favorite that they swear by. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk |
| GreyWoolfe:
I remember my dad keeping and using liquid wrench to free things up. I still use it to this day. I also remember 3 in 1 oil to stop squeaks. On the topic of motor oil as a lubricant, a piece of equipment we had deployed years ago, the manufacturer recommended Marvel Mystery Oil as the lubricant for the parts that needed lubrication. A very small amount applied by hypodermic went a long way. |
| Wolfgang:
Hi, I use a product called "Ballistol". Its a conserving oil used for: - keeping rust from metal parts - polishing gunshafts - lubricate delicate parts (sewing machine ...) - in the food industry (nontoxic) I does not clot or thicken with time, either. |
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