On Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:24:09 -0700, "Jon Danniken"
wrote:
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In the past when I have done this, I have used gasoline, which
does work.
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It is well to remember that there is no single compound that is
"gasoline." Over the years it has changed from a totally
petrolium distilate with possibly a littleTEL to a witches brew.

I also used to use gasoline to clean parts, but had some a few
months ago that took skin off my hands and nearly removed some of
the nails.

I don't thnk the major danger is the volitility, which based on
hard starting may even be less than the old (real) "gasoline,"
but the (toxic?) fumes and danger to your hide.

With naptha/paint thinner/varsol you at least know what you are
getting.


Unka' George [George McDuffee]
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Merchants have no country.
The mere spot they stand on
does not constitute so strong an attachment
as that from which they draw their gains.

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826),
U.S. president. Letter, 17 March 1814.