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Old 03-12-08, 10:38 PM   #21
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The septics call it kerosene
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Old 03-12-08, 10:39 PM   #22
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OK, Ill just find a good open area where there are no wooded areas for deer to jump out from.
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The septics call it kerosene
They do, and it's a damn sight easier to find and much cheaper than here.
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I dont know if you get it in the USA, but can you get parafin ? it'll do the same job as WD40 does, but its much much cheaper...
I thought parrafin was wax, kerosene we have plenty of, I like the spray nozzle of the WD40 though, kerosene Ill have to paint on.
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Put it in a spray bottle
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kerosene Ill have to paint on.
I've got an old household cleaner spray bottle and pour it into that and then spray it on.
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Old 03-12-08, 10:46 PM   #27
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I've got an old household cleaner spray bottle and pour it into that and then spray it on.
Thought of that after I put me foot in me mouth, thanx mate.
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I use an old plastic pot with paraffin in it and a toothbrush when cleaning chains. I always put a sheet of cardboard on the floor under the chain to catch the debris too.
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Dont forget to clean it regularly as well.
so, clean with what Fizz? old engine il ok?

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The septics call it kerosene
you say TomAto, I say TOmato..
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