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09-09-2016, 12:48 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
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Degreasing engine and bilge
While out of the water and drying out I thought this might be a good time to degrease engine and bilge area . I was thinking about getting one of these with a 12" extension . Our local bearing supply has them on sale . Has anybody ever used one? With the extension it's about 47$ .
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09-09-2016, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member
City: Vancouver
Vessel Name: Sea Q
Vessel Model: Westport Mc Queen
Join Date: May 2015
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I found 2 of thoughts things in chrome and gave them away
They were ok for solvents but pressurizing was a pain
I didn't think they made them any more
I just use a normal trigger sprayer on a bottled product it's easier .
When I do a clean of just the painted area I use Eco Orange a water based d limonene cleaner spray on and wipe off and if I have to rinse with water its okay .
There are lots of cleaners out there that will work.
If it is heavy dried out grease I use a brake cleaner like C Solve. both of these product are in a spray bottle and a lot easier to use than the pressurized canister
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09-09-2016, 01:04 PM
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City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
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Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
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Oh yes! Mine came with 2 spray nozzles. I tend more toward pump spray bottles. If you use it with a water based cleaner, you may need to store it with a liquid to keep the tank and trigger valve from rusting. Mine is made of steel and chromed.
The tight stream nozzle would spray a pin stream of WD40 20+'. Ain't nothing better on a wasp nest.
Ted
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09-09-2016, 01:13 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
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Greetings,
Mr. PM. IF you have access to an air compressor, get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Air-Engine-Cl...X0C09NRAPB9XF4
Siphon feed your cleaner and also use plain water to rinse. Another advantage is you can use hot water.
I think I got mine at Harbor Freight for less than $10.
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09-09-2016, 01:15 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver
Oh yes! Mine came with 2 spray nozzles. I tend more toward pump spray bottles. If you use it with a water based cleaner, you may need to store it with a liquid to keep the tank and trigger valve from rusting. Mine is made of steel and chromed.
The tight stream nozzle would spray a pin stream of WD40 20+'. Ain't nothing better on a wasp nest.
Ted
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Ted, can you get enough pressure in it with a bicycle pump ? My air horn compressor is off the boat right now .
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09-09-2016, 01:16 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RT Firefly
Greetings,
Mr. PM. IF you have access to an air compressor, get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Air-Engine-Cl...X0C09NRAPB9XF4
Siphon feed your cleaner and also use plain water to rinse. Another advantage is you can use hot water.
I think I got mine at Harbor Freight for less than $10.
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I like this idea.
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Marty
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09-09-2016, 01:29 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pack Mule
Ted, can you get enough pressure in it with a bicycle pump ? My air horn compressor is off the boat right now .
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I forget the recommended pressure, but 120 psi...
Ted
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I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
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