[AT] Old gas residue

[George Willer]

Cecil,

If its' carburetor is like most... made of an aluminum/zinc alloy, the lye
will totally destroy it.  The lacquer thinner shouldn't harm it at all.

George

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Old gas residue


> > Get some lye ie Red Devil Lye.  Mix it about 2 tablespoons/gallon.  This
> > will burn the varnish right out of the tank.  Fill the tank up all the
way.
> > Let it set for a day or two.
> >
> > Lou
>
>
> I don't have a problem with my old tractors but I have a Honda
> motorcycle that sat for almost 20 years with gas in the tank and carb.
> Will this Red Devil lye work OK in a light tank too?  I know that I will
> have to be careful as this stuff is caustic. Which would be better for
> the carb - Red Devil lye or lacquer thinner?
>
> Cecil
> -- 
> The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> what you said.
>
> Cecil E Monson
> Lucille Hand-Monson
> Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>
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>
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