Freeing a stuck engine
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Diesel fuel reeks and will leave a foul smell on everything it comes in contact with. For that reason, diesel fuel is not recommended for use unless that is all that's available. Marvel Mystery Oil, PB Blaster, or even kerosene/ATF mixed together are all acceptable. WD 40 or kerosene may work but are not as effective as some of the others fluids mentioned. DO NOT use gasoline or other highly flammable solvents as they do not provide any lubricity, plus they are a respiratory and fire hazard. <br> | Diesel fuel reeks and will leave a foul smell on everything it comes in contact with. For that reason, diesel fuel is not recommended for use unless that is all that's available. Marvel Mystery Oil, PB Blaster, or even kerosene/ATF mixed together are all acceptable. WD 40 or kerosene may work but are not as effective as some of the others fluids mentioned. DO NOT use gasoline or other highly flammable solvents as they do not provide any lubricity, plus they are a respiratory and fire hazard. <br> | ||
| − | {{Note1}}Some years ago, a machinist's magazine did a [https://duckduckgo.com/?q=machinist+magazine+penetrating+oil controlled study on penetrating oils], and found that ATF mixed 50/50 with acetone outperformed all other penetrating oils by a wide margin. Be aware that caution should be used when mixing or applying acetone-containing mixtures. Acetone is highly flammable, especially so when suspended in air and should be handled with care. Acetone is also an inhalation hazard. | + | {{Note1}}Some years ago, a machinist's magazine did a [https://duckduckgo.com/?q=machinist+magazine+penetrating+oil controlled (but unscientific) study on penetrating oils], and found that ATF mixed 50/50 with acetone outperformed all other penetrating oils by a wide margin. Be aware that caution should be used when mixing or applying acetone-containing mixtures. Acetone is highly flammable, especially so when suspended in air and should be handled with care. Acetone is also an inhalation hazard. Should you choose to use ATF and acetone, be aware that the two components don't actually mix. They do work together as a suspension though. Therefore you want to agitate/shake/stir the heck out of it before each use for best effect. |
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