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rchevelle71 10-02-2012 02:40 PM


Originally Posted by bcfountain (Post 3787570)
i know pb blaster smells the worst:lolhit:

I kinda like that smell, but then again I also like the smell of Bondo and Gear oil:lolhit:

28 V 10-02-2012 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by Wally (Post 3788635)
this is the second time within a week ive head of the ATF/Acetone mix...now my curiocity has been peaked and will mix up a batch to keep on hand....

Me too...lol

I've been researching valve issues on a Ford flathead/hotrod my Dad gave me..the old timers at one of the Ford forums use the acetone mix to free the guides from the block..never heard of it before.
One of the carb experts is 101 yrs old and gave me some advice via email on the Stromberg 97.
If he had a boat hobby I guess he would be broke by now :lolhit:

Lane

ext2gtx 10-02-2012 08:37 PM

we use the pb blaster at work with good results,we are trying the kroil and so far its working a little better than the pb blaster.

RAPTOR1 10-03-2012 06:40 PM

Anyone used Zep 45?, it's by far the least economical but we keep going back to it in our shop. ATF and acetone are always on the shelf, can't wait to try it!

flat rate 10-06-2012 07:45 PM

never heard of the acetone mix? Will try it. We use wurth rost off with great results.

Cobra100+ 10-06-2012 07:52 PM

The BEST wasnt tested......Meyth Salicate (sp) wintergreen oil. kinda expesive, smells very good, but works excellant. Try it.

MILD THUNDER 10-06-2012 10:48 PM

Ive used the acetone/atf mix, and it does work!

f_inscreenname 10-07-2012 06:58 PM

Unlike some others I can wait to try it but when needed I will have to give the ATF/acetone mix a try.

Wally 10-08-2012 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by Cobra100+ (Post 3791424)
The BEST wasnt tested......Meyth Salicate (sp) wintergreen oil. kinda expesive, smells very good, but works excellant. Try it.

I have heard of that as well...isn't that also one of the compounds in marvel mystery oil?

Quazz209 10-09-2012 08:34 AM

We use the Zep 45 and the previously the original ZEP as well in my shop. Havent used the ATF/Acetone but the Zep blows away the other commercially available options.


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