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Date:         30 Jun 1995 09:51:14 -0700
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From:         "Harvey Chao" <Harvey_Chao@smtp.svl.trw.com>
Subject:      Re: THE DIRTY WORK

RE>>THE DIRTY WORK 6/30/95

NO, NOT, NEVER, UH UH, NO HOW, NO WAY . . . . .!!!!!!! the volatility of gasoline is an intrinsic characteristic of the gasoline molecule, and mixing it with something else (e.g. diesel ) just results in a mixture that has two separate volatility components. Sorry to shout but this could be the difference between having a "bad day" and not. Those of us with diesels have a little statement in the owner's manual about winterizing diesel with the addition of a small among of gasoline (like 10% or so) and the caution that the resultant mixture has the flammability/explosive characteristics of gasoline.

As to using gasoline as described in the original post - 1) spraying it as envisioned to clean off engine parts and compartments is an invitation to a spectacular, early, VERY painful and ugly demise 2) Talk about air pollution!! that's why we have sealed fuel systems and those miserable hoses on gas pumps, to keep gasoline fumes/vapors from evaporating into the atmosphere.

Please let's stick to safer methods, even if it costs a little more, you might survive to enjoy the fruits of your efforts. (GUNK engine cleaner, Simple Green, or other heavy duty industrial cleaners, just think ahead about where that stuff drains so that it doesn't pollute. (Really, I'm not a raving eco freak, but some things are just too blatant an abuse.)

-------------------------------------- Date: 6/29/95 6:52 PM

I'd like to point out that gasoline is a really good solvent and sells for a mere $1.259 a gallon (at least it does here in San Diego). Of course it is a little dangerous. Diesel fuel is a little less flammable and is priced in the same ballpark. I wonder if there is something that could be mixed with gasoline to make it safe while retaining its solvent properties.

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