On Tue, 24 Nov 1998, Jim Leavitt wrote:
> In addition, I have seen people use the sump drains on airplanes to get a
> handy flow of aviation fuel for washing their hands.
>
Doesn't everyone buy diesel for parts cleaning? I hate that nancy fruit
salad smell of the citrus stuff.
Johnny '70 Viterald 15/70 estate
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Terrence Begley
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 4:48 AM
> To: Brad Kahler
> Cc: spitlist@gte.net; Triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: tech: parts storage question
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> Back in the early '70s I was hired by the local Volkswagen dealership
> to 'de-cosmoline' the new Bugs just shipped in. The stuff that we washed
> the cars down with was (are you listening EPA?) pure kerosine. We would
> pump out a bucket of the stuff and wash the car down in a gravelled
> area. I went through 3 pairs of sneakers that summer before I said
> "Thats it, I can't buy sneakers have them eaten up again" but the
> kerosine really took the cosmoline off.
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> Just my .02
> Terry
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> Brad Kahler wrote:
> >
> > A lot of the Dodge truck parts I've been buying for my 51 are covered in
> > cosmoline. The army used lots of dodge power wagons during that era and
> > a lot of the parts for the power wagon are the same as the 51. Trust me,
> its
> > no fun to try and clean off your parts after its sat for a few years. It
> sure
> > does work though!
> >
> > >
> > > Michael,
> > > Thanks, I was searching my tired memory banks for that word. I remember
> > > that was what the Army used to protect parts that were surplus after
> WW2.
> > > I recall somebody buying a surplus Harley Davidson motorcycle and had to
> > > completely strip the bike down to remove all the stuff before he could
> > > make it go.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Joe Curry
> > >
> > > Michael Ferguson wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I always thought it was "Cosmoline", but no idea where to find it.
> > > >
> > > > RDB52670@aol.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Jim,
> > > > >
> > > > > That goo is probalby Waxyoil. It's available from Moss
> > > > > Motors and is
> > > > > usually used to coat frames and chassis to prevent rust. Don't see
> > > > > why it can't be used on parts in storage.
> > > > >
> > > > > Rob Brooks
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Michael Ferguson
> > > > Vernon CT
> > >
> > > --
> > > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> >
> > Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> > My 1st attempt at a web site. Http://www.141.com/triumphs
> >
> > 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
> > 1973 Spitfire Mk IV (for sale or trade?)
> > 1962 TR4 CT288L (To Maine or bust)
> > 1959 TR3A TS41311L (someday)
> > 1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108
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