[TowerTalk] Loosening Rusted Hardware

[Richard Thorne]

I use it to start stubborn 2 cycle engines.  A little squirt int the 
carb and normally the engine starts right up.  Better than starting 
fluid since it does have petroleum.

Rich - N5ZC


On 4/12/2015 9:15 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> WD40 contains petroleum oil:
> http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf
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> John KK9A
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> Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] Loosening Rusted Hardware
> From:	"Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net>
> Date:	Sun, 12 Apr 2015 19:29:05 -0400
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> 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)
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