[TheForge] Jet tailstock disassembly?

[Paul Sperbeck]

Not to flog a dead horse...

The original article appeared in Home Shop Machinist magazine and
featured a test of force required to move rusted dowels fit into a
reamed hole that were allowed to corrode.

The author later responded to numerous question about the separation of
Acetone and ATF. He stated that he had used trichloroethane as a
solvent, but as that was deemed to dangerous, he substituted acetone in
the article without actually trying it.

It has since been reported that separation of the two liquids has
occurred for some, others say they have no problem. Further speculation
ensued regarding differences between Mercon v Dexron II et all. It
appears that the additives in the two types ( now 4 or 5 types ) of
ATF's are incompatible and just different.

More uses's of ATF see:
http://handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=9

All I can say is the type I used did not mix well with acetone. If you
experience separation as some have, try using mineral spirits instead of
the acetone.

paul

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On 06/29/2013 10:54 PM, Chuck Robinson wrote:
> Hey Bruce,
> Do you really think I would recommend something that doesn't work?
>
> On 6/29/2013 6:27 PM, Bruce . wrote:
>> That transmission fluid/acetone mix was discussed a couple months back
>> on one of the Yahoo lathe groups.  Somebody swore the two were
>> immiscible.
>>
>> Meanwhile, it might be worth looking up lathe groups.  There are lots
>> of knowledgeable people out there....
>>
>> On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Chuck Robinson
>> <robi5515 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>> Hey Andy,
>>> If there isn't a set screw holding it. try a mixture of 50% dextron II
>>> transmission oil and 50# Acetone.
>>> It works even better than Kroil.
>>> Chuck 

>>> <snip>