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February 17th 09, 02:41 PM
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On Feb 16, 6:07*pm, Anthony W wrote:
Brian Whatcott wrote: Brian W Try a 50/50 mix of automatic transmission fluid and kerosene. *You will be amazed how well it both lubes and protects against rust. Tony If anything is siezed the auto trans fluid will free it up quick. In addition to removing paing it also likes to clean up rust. Joe S. 
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February 17th 09, 05:46 PM
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Copperhead wrote:
On Feb 16, 6:07 pm, Anthony W wrote: Brian Whatcott wrote: Brian W Try a 50/50 mix of automatic transmission fluid and kerosene. You will be amazed how well it both lubes and protects against rust. Tony If anything is siezed the auto trans fluid will free it up quick. In addition to removing paing it also likes to clean up rust. Joe S. But explosives are much more satisfying for un-seizing. All seriousness aside, in my gun smithing days I had a Krag come in with it's bolt rusted shut. Transmission fluid released it. I have no idea how long it actually took since I soaked it over night. Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
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February 17th 09, 11:52 PM
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Copperhead wrote:
Try a 50/50 mix of automatic transmission fluid and kerosene. You will be amazed how well it both lubes and protects against rust. Tony If anything is siezed the auto trans fluid will free it up quick. In addition to removing paint it also likes to clean up rust. Joe S. Well - something else I hadn't heard before! Thanks B
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