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1. 12:28 PM - Re: Radiator cleaning (Richard Girard)
2. 05:49 PM - Re: Radiator cleaning (Roger Lee)
3. 06:43 PM - Re: Radiator cleaning (FLYaDIVE)
4. 07:08 PM - Re: Radiator cleaning (John Cox)
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| Subject: | Re: Radiator cleaning |
Geoff, If you use engine cleaner be sure to read all the caveats on the
package. And make sure you can do it wherever. Last one I used softened my
asphalt driveway even though I had a plastic tarp on a frame to catch the
water. You don't need some guy walking up and introducing himself as the
EPA investigator (yes it does happen) For my money I'd go with one of the
Simple Green type cleaners that's certified for aluminum.
Rick Girard
On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM, FLYaDIVE <flyadive@gmail.com> wrote:
> Geoff:
>
> Use any product that would cut oil. It is all dependent on ease of access
> to all sides of the cooler and if can you remove any drippings.
> As I was writing this I had an idea... I just deleted all that I wrote
> here is the Simple, Quick and Inexpensive idea... Get a can of Spray
> Engine Cleaner at any automotive store. Most require a warm engine - Then
> Spray the cleaner on - Then wait a few minutes - Then wash it off with a
> garden hose <-- High pressure helps.
> Let it dry thoroughly - Air Hose will help. And you are done.
>
> Barry
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Gtblu <gtbjbell@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I'm after some tips on how we clean oil cooler/ radiator fins of
>> accumulated gunge ie fine coating of oil from oil change drips mixed with
>> dust. Even though cooling is the least of my worries with these radiators,
>> I would like them to be clean. If anything they struggle to reach a
>> satisfactory working temperature despite being taped up over winter.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Geoff Bell
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=385510#385510
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| Subject: | Re: Radiator cleaning |
Water based biodegradable "Oil Eater" is an excellent choice and works very well
on greased clean ups including floors and greasy stove tops. Best non destructive
stuff I have used.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Repair Center - Heavy Maint. Rated
Home 520-574-1080 TRY HOME FIRST
Cell 520-349-7056
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| Subject: | Re: Radiator cleaning |
Hi Richard:
Yea, I heard that one about Simple Green for aluminum.
It really makes me wonder. SOAP, well any soap that cleans is ALKALINE and
alkaline will etch, attack or corrode aluminum... Use what ever of those
words works best for you. Alkaline is used to clean aluminum before doing
things like anodizing or painting. Yea, I know the term Acid Etch... Well
it is only a term used to sell a product, for some reason the public
understands ACID better than ALKALINE.
Any one out there have any litmus paper? Run your own test to prove what I
am saying.
EPA! Kick them in the garage-keys. Then shoot them with the same arrow
used to kill a deer. AHhhhh, New Jersey.... You can smell the dead deer
alongside the road. E.P.A. - Extremely Prejudice Agency <--- Against
Common Sense, they approved MTBE and Ethanol.
Barry
On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 3:28 PM, Richard Girard <aslsa.rng@gmail.com> wrote:
> Geoff, If you use engine cleaner be sure to read all the caveats on the
> package. And make sure you can do it wherever. Last one I used softened my
> asphalt driveway even though I had a plastic tarp on a frame to catch the
> water. You don't need some guy walking up and introducing himself as the
> EPA investigator (yes it does happen) For my money I'd go with one of the
> Simple Green type cleaners that's certified for aluminum.
>
> Rick Girard
>
> On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM, FLYaDIVE <flyadive@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Geoff:
>>
>> Use any product that would cut oil. It is all dependent on ease of
>> access to all sides of the cooler and if can you remove any drippings.
>> As I was writing this I had an idea... I just deleted all that I wrote
>> here is the Simple, Quick and Inexpensive idea... Get a can of Spray
>> Engine Cleaner at any automotive store. Most require a warm engine - Then
>> Spray the cleaner on - Then wait a few minutes - Then wash it off with a
>> garden hose <-- High pressure helps.
>> Let it dry thoroughly - Air Hose will help. And you are done.
>>
>> Barry
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Gtblu <gtbjbell@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I'm after some tips on how we clean oil cooler/ radiator fins of
>>> accumulated gunge ie fine coating of oil from oil change drips mixed with
>>> dust. Even though cooling is the least of my worries with these radiators,
>>> I would like them to be clean. If anything they struggle to reach a
>>> satisfactory working temperature despite being taped up over winter.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Geoff Bell
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>
>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=385510#385510
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ==========
>>> -List" target="_blank">
>>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RotaxEngines-List
>>> ==========
>>> http://forums.matronics.com
>>> ==========
>>> le, List Admin.
>>> ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
>>> ==========
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>
>
> --
> Zulu Delta
> Mk IIIC
> Thanks, Homer GBYM
>
> It isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City in order to be unhappy.
> - Groucho Marx
>
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| Subject: | Re: Radiator cleaning |
Hydrogen embrittlement. A number of solvents will cut hydrocarbons and
clean metal. Know whether what you are using does damage before taking
chances. Research the consequence of the wrong solvents.
Eight years ago Simple Green did not have an approved aluminum cleaner.
Now they have one which will not cause embrittlement, swelling of tefzel
insullation or galvanic action on the material you are trying to clean.
Now there is a Simple Green Aviation Cleaner.
Sodium Hydroxide is an alkaline. Try a scrap piece before you destroy
former aircraft grade parts. Know the MSDS. Heat and water can do some
amazing stuff.
John
On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM, FLYaDIVE <flyadive@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Richard:
>
> Yea, I heard that one about Simple Green for aluminum.
> It really makes me wonder. SOAP, well any soap that cleans is ALKALINE
> and alkaline will etch, attack or corrode aluminum... Use what ever of
> those words works best for you. Alkaline is used to clean aluminum before
> doing things like anodizing or painting. Yea, I know the term Acid Etch...
> Well it is only a term used to sell a product, for some reason the public
> understands ACID better than ALKALINE.
> Any one out there have any litmus paper? Run your own test to prove what
> I am saying.
> EPA! Kick them in the garage-keys. Then shoot them with the same arrow
> used to kill a deer. AHhhhh, New Jersey.... You can smell the dead deer
> alongside the road. E.P.A. - Extremely Prejudice Agency <--- Against
> Common Sense, they approved MTBE and Ethanol.
>
> Barry
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 3:28 PM, Richard Girard <aslsa.rng@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Geoff, If you use engine cleaner be sure to read all the caveats on the
>> package. And make sure you can do it wherever. Last one I used softened my
>> asphalt driveway even though I had a plastic tarp on a frame to catch the
>> water. You don't need some guy walking up and introducing himself as the
>> EPA investigator (yes it does happen) For my money I'd go with one of the
>> Simple Green type cleaners that's certified for aluminum.
>>
>> Rick Girard
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM, FLYaDIVE <flyadive@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Geoff:
>>>
>>> Use any product that would cut oil. It is all dependent on ease of
>>> access to all sides of the cooler and if can you remove any drippings.
>>> As I was writing this I had an idea... I just deleted all that I wrote
>>> here is the Simple, Quick and Inexpensive idea... Get a can of Spray
>>> Engine Cleaner at any automotive store. Most require a warm engine - Then
>>> Spray the cleaner on - Then wait a few minutes - Then wash it off with a
>>> garden hose <-- High pressure helps.
>>> Let it dry thoroughly - Air Hose will help. And you are done.
>>>
>>> Barry
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Gtblu <gtbjbell@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> I'm after some tips on how we clean oil cooler/ radiator fins of
>>>> accumulated gunge ie fine coating of oil from oil change drips mixed with
>>>> dust. Even though cooling is the least of my worries with these radiators,
>>>> I would like them to be clean. If anything they struggle to reach a
>>>> satisfactory working temperature despite being taped up over winter.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Geoff Bell
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>>
>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=385510#385510
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ==========
>>>> -List" target="_blank">
>>>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RotaxEngines-List
>>>> ==========
>>>> http://forums.matronics.com
>>>> ==========
>>>> le, List Admin.
>>>> ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
>>>> ==========
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
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>>> tp://forums.matronics.com
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>>
>> --
>> Zulu Delta
>> Mk IIIC
>> Thanks, Homer GBYM
>>
>> It isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City in order to be
>> unhappy.
>> - Groucho Marx
>>
>>
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