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Date:   29 Jun 1995 15:57:26 -0800
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From:   "Wagner Michael" <Wagner.Michael.MM7@macmail1.nb.rockwell.com>
Subject:   RE: The dirty work

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I've just stripped the engine from my '71 bus, thought I'd get a gallon or two of solvent to put in the bug sprayer, and clean the daylights out of everything. The only place I've found solvent by the gallon was $20 bucks!!! Ouch, and WalMart doesn't have it. Perhaps there's something cheaper and almost as effective on grease, like Dawn dishwashing liquid? This is probably OK on the shrouding, but how about the inside of the crankcase? What are the tricks and tips on this type of cleaning job? Also, is there a list of Mustdos While the Engines Out?

If you're seriously going to try and spray parts dip out of a PLASTIC bug sprayer, I hope to God you've got an OSHA approved vapor mask -- no kidding, you could do some SERIOUS, SERIOUS damage to yourself that way... and that vapor is going to be a GENUINE fire hazard!!!

Michael '76 Campmobile


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