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Robert Swinney
 
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Default Solvent cleaning NO!NO!

Second that, Grant!
Bob Swinney
"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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racing John wrote:

WD-40


To finish racing John's terse posting, AVOID WD-40 AT ALL COSTS.

It isn't an anti-rust oil.

It isn't a lubricant.

It isn't a penetrating oil.

It is basically kerosene with perfume that has been massively
overmarketed.

Good antirust oils are what they sell in gun shops, or just use way oil.

Good lubricants are usually specified in machine manuals, but nondetergent
10 wt motor oil is pretty good to start with.

Good penetrating oils include Kroil, Aero-Kroil, PB Blaster and others.

GWE