[ARC5] [Milsurplus] Penetrating oil test - (Roy Morgan)

[Charles]

On 4/25/23 04:18, arc5-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
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> From: Roy Morgan <k1lky68 at gmail.com>
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> There was an article in "Home Machinist" magazine with results of a number of penetrating oils.
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> I tried the ATF/acetone. They DID NOT MIX.  Maybe I used the wrong (more modern) ATF??
>
> Any experience/suggestions welcome.
>
> Roy Morgan
> K1LKY Western Mass
> K1LKY68 at gmail.com

The trick is to shake (not stir) just before applying. The acetone and 
oil do indeed separate out when left to sit, but you need them mixed 
just long enough for the acetone to wick the oil into the threads.

I keep some in a refillable spray can and shake vigorously before each 
squirt. Works better than any commercial mix I have tried.

-Charles

WB3JOK/0 since 1976 :)