Why Kerosene?

[billybob]

Time to show some ignorance here...

I've finally gotten to the point of disassembly that I can now start the cleaning process. weeeeeee :J

But I keep reading the after brushing out the galleries and general cleaning either use air or kerosene.

Now this isnt the first time I have read this, in the rebuilding a 350 small block and books of the same quality its mentioned constantly and am now starting to wonder Why Kerosene??

Bill

 

[Ken]

Safety concerns more than anything else--low vapor pressure, high flash point. Mainly there is no vapor to ignite.

_ken

 

[billybob]

Thanks Ken,

And here I was thinking there was some magical property associated with one our lesser appreciated dino fuels, like rust inhibiters.

But heck I like the no vapor thing, after cleaning with normal gasoline for 5 minutes and getting the really creative urge to paint the car psychedelic colors, put on Honda badges, adding high performance horse power increasing stickers, and the nasty headaches associated after using it. All of which I can do without

Then there are the other side effects of actually being able to heat the garage while cleaning and the anti-nag potential from the significant other that I'm stinking up the house, time to go out and get some.

Bill

 

[JonM]

I still would suggest you do not smoke or have anything flamable around...Would't want to see you launch yourself into lower orbit. :nono

 

[billybob]

JonM,

I hear that, just having a safer alternative to regular gasoline is a bonus.

Magical dino fuel, not only does it clean well, but it powers our babies, now if we could only get rid of the smell

Bill

 

[Ken]

Jon brings up a good point; always be sure to have plenty of ventilation when workiong with cleaners of any type. A lot of you guys are working on your Corvettes while the snow flies outside your windows, but don't let a little chill in the air keep you from being safe--open a window or a door before using cleaners and solvents.

Have a safe winter!

_ken

 

[billybob]

yes mom.. I mean Ken :L

Bill

 

[Ken]

Hey, while I was at the refinery, we had a fellow (a supervisor at that!) that chose to clean his dirty works clothes with Toluene. Toluene is used in making paints, paint thinners, fingernail polish, lacquers, adhesives, and rubber and in some printing and leather tanning processes. Well, it works fine as a cleaning agent too, but it does have a significant vapor pressure and a lot of light ends, so it can be very flammable.

This guy cleans his clothes alright, but when he put them in his GAS dryer, guess what happened. I think his garage door landed somewhere in his neighborhood later that day. :L

Can you say "PILOT LIGHT"? :duh

_ken :eyerole

 

[billybob]

Can someone say darwin award?

I'll keep that in mind when my wife puts me dog house next time, thanks ken

That what I love about CAC not only do you find good information about fixing your vette but lifes other little problems aswell :gap

Bill