[TowerTalk] Loosening Rusted Hardware

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 4/12/2015 11:16 AM, K7LXC--- via TowerTalk wrote:
>>   TriFlow may be an alternative to WD-40, ATF,  etc.
>   
>>   Tri-Flow was the the rust buster of choice in the  maintenance shop I
> worked
> at 30 plus years ago.

I've often wondered why WD40 became associated with a rust 
buster/penetrate.  It does penetrate, but contains no lubricant and 
evaporates relatively quick leaving thing as they were before the 
application.  However, it is good for freeing up small engines that have 
seized.  Pull the plug, squirt in about a tablespoons worth and let set 
over night.
Bur, rusted bolts, not so much.

73

Roger  (K8RI)


>   
>      WD-40 is only marginally a rust buster. WD  stands for water
> displacement so that's what it was designed for so it has  little or no effect on rust.
>   
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73

Roger (K8RI)


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