Just a quick question....

idiocrates · Post by **idiocrates** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:39 am

What is the best way to get the old dried up cosmoline off new/old parts? Is it necessary to remove it at all? The particular parts I am asking about are the aluminum and rubber knuckle seals that go on the inside of the steering knuckles on the front axle. The cosmoline is too dry to simply wipe off and I'm not real sure about what would cut it and not harm the rubber seals. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Jim

Cacti_Ken · Post by **Cacti_Ken** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:51 am

You can remove the rubber seals before you soak the aluminum in something. I use laquor thinner for stubborn stuff and paint thinner for not so stubborn stuff.

Post by **Ryan_Miller** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:42 pm

Laquer thinner cuts through it very easily.

Post by **wesk** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:01 pm

Us old GI's used gasoline.

moneypit · Post by **moneypit** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:03 pm

wes, i'm surprised at you- gasoline- how politically incorrect! (just kidding) i was wondering when someone would have the stones to say it. i use it also..........................frank

Cacti_Ken · Post by **Cacti_Ken** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:38 pm

Gasoline is cheaper than goth right now.

Post by **wesk** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:15 pm

My dad used it in WWII and I used it in Southeast Asia. Time does not always change everything! Now-a-days I use spray brake cleaner and plastic scrub pads after the plastic putty knife.

I doubt there are any old salt mechanics that have NEVER used gasoline to clean parts.