On Aug 27, 2007, at 3:50 PM, Anthony Kimmons wrote: > I use a sprayer that connects to my air compressor and draws the Gunk > or whatever de-greaser I'm using out of the gallon container. What kind of a sprayer do you use? Tom B.-I need another tool
> It puts > it just where you want it with little overspray. Keep my engine > relatively clean. I too find working on a clean engine much easier > and, yes, it's easier to diagnose when things go wrong. I am also a > fan of WD-40 and brake cleaner when used in moderation. Mind you, my > van is no show car by any means, but I try to keep up with keeping it > clean even when it's not running. > > I also have a theory that half of the parts that "break" (on anything, > not just engines) is only caused by dust and dirt accumulating on > them. I can't tell you how many parts or things I've "fixed" just by > giving them a thorough cleaning. This is especially true of > electronics. I've gotten many a "broken" TV or computer either by > finding them in the trash or having a friend give them to me. All it > took to get them going again was a spray of electronics cleaner. > > -t |
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