I don't know how well it cleans, but the other thing to remember is that
rubbing alcohol is highly flammable, -and the flames are hard to see,
especially in a well lit area. I would not want it in a parts washer or near
anything else with electric motors...
David W. Jones
'62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
Cumberland, RI USA
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Rister
To: Bert Van Brande
Cc: healeys@Autox.Team.Net
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 7:00 PM
Subject: Re: Cleanup
I found a very effective degreaser right on my grocer and drug store
shelves. And it's so very cheap.. I usually pay about 25 cents per
bottle. Try plain old off-the-shelf rubbing alcohol. I don't use a
parts washer, so don't know how much you would need. I use a large
coffee can ..3 lb or so.. or a simple open pan. One or two bottles are
usually enough to cover most items. You can swish them around a little
or just let the part set for awhile and then swish it just a little
before removing. The part will air dry quickly
This has worked for me for both grease and brake fluid ... a wheel
cylinder can be cleaned like new in a jiffy. One thing to remember ...
the alcohol cleans so well that you need to lightly oil or paint
anything which is subject to rust.
Bert Van Brande wrote:
>Is there a good alternative for Simple Green? I had
>good results with simple Green on Aluminum
>carburettors before but I rinsed them toroughly after
>cleaning.
>
>I am looking for a degreaser that is effective,
>useable in a parts washer and not too harmfull for
>environment and health, I had a collapsed lung twice
>13 years ago and need/like to stay away from heavy
>solvents or other nasty stuff.
>
>Seeking advice,
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Bert
>56 BN2 WIP
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