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[ray66v]

They actually switched to propane in a lot of products, after CFC's were banned.

The only thing WD-40 was good for was starting fluid. If WD-40 is no longer combustible, then it's good for nothing.

 

[beenthere]

ray
In your opinion..

 

[ovrszd]

WD-40 was originally intended for Water Displacement. Thus WD. 40 indicates the number of solutions attempted before success.

I have many, many times sprayed WD-40 on spark plugs wires and inside distributor caps including the points and successfully started "drowned out" engines.

The use of a lubricant was yet another spinoff of the original intent.

WD-40 is a scientific wonder. I'm glad the chemists working on the project didn't give up after 39 attempts.

 

[buickanddeere]

So I have never used the ether on my tractor. There is a spot to screw on an ether can below the steering wheel. My question is where can I get an ether can that screws on

that is good news that the engine has never been hammered with ether . If cold starting is a problem . Plug in the block heater .
If someone promotes the use of ether. Take the ether can and jam it where it belongs .

 

[dannoGT]

that is good news that the engine has never been hammered with ether . If cold starting is a problem . Plug in the block heater .
If someone promotes the use of ether. Take the ether can and jam it where it belongs .

Ha ha that is the same thing my old boss told me to do with the ether can, he got his start in the logging camps in northern Ontario starting diesel trucks and caterpillars skidders and graders in minus 45 F .he hated seeing ether anywhere near were diesel was being started!

 

[ray66v]

WD-40 was originally intended for Water Displacement. Thus WD. 40 indicates the number of solutions attempted before success.

I have many, many times sprayed WD-40 on spark plugs wires and inside distributor caps including the points and successfully started "drowned out" engines.

The use of a lubricant was yet another spinoff of the original intent.

WD-40 is a scientific wonder. I'm glad the chemists working on the project didn't give up after 39 attempts.

As far as a lubricant, WD-40 is slightly better than water. It evaporates much to fast to be of any good use.

Compressed air, among many other things, works very well to remove moisture too. As a bonus, it doesn't cost $20 a gallon, isn't flammable, or stink to high heaven.

The real wonder, is how they managed to market a product that costs a lot, and really isn't very good for anything.

 

[beenthere]

As far as a lubricant, WD-40 is slightly better than water. It evaporates much to fast to be of any good use.

Compressed air, among many other things, works very well to remove moisture too. As a bonus, it doesn't cost $20 a gallon, isn't flammable, or stink to high heaven.

The real wonder, is how they managed to market a product that costs a lot, and really isn't very good for anything.

Take it that you don't like WD-40, but others apparently do.. I use it for a number of things, but have noticed the product has changed and figured it was just another unfortunate result of our out-of-control EPA

 

[/pine]

As far as a lubricant, WD-40 is slightly better than water. It evaporates much to fast to be of any good use.

Compressed air, among many other things, works very well to remove moisture too. As a bonus, it doesn't cost $20 a gallon, isn't flammable, or stink to high heaven.

The real wonder, is how they managed to market a product that costs a lot, and really isn't very good for anything.

If no mineral spirits is handy it's pretty good at removing roofing cement from your hands etc...

 

[ovrszd]

As far as a lubricant, WD-40 is slightly better than water. It evaporates much to fast to be of any good use.

Compressed air, among many other things, works very well to remove moisture too. As a bonus, it doesn't cost $20 a gallon, isn't flammable, or stink to high heaven.

The real wonder, is how they managed to market a product that costs a lot, and really isn't very good for anything.

We'll agree to disagree.

Let's see, engine is wet and won't crank. Go to the shop, fill air bubble, load up bubble/hose/nozzle, haul to wet engine, blow until bubble is empty, engine still won't crank, back to shop for round two.

Or, pull a can of WD-40 out of the toolbox, squirt everything, crank up and be under way.

In these times it could cost $100 a gallon and be cheap.

 

[/pine]

As far as a lubricant, WD-40 is slightly better than water. It evaporates much to fast to be of any good use.

Compressed air, among many other things, works very well to remove moisture too. As a bonus, it doesn't cost $20 a gallon, isn't flammable, or stink to high heaven.

The real wonder, is how they managed to market a product that costs a lot, and really isn't very good for anything.

Also works good on outdoor GFIC outlets that are prone to dampness trips...