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Topic: Chemical mechanic
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-27-2002 08:16 AM
   
After seeing the thread in racing about Restore, what other chemicals have you guys/grrls used, and with what results? How about 'wive's tales' remedies?1. I too have used Restore in hi-milers; cleaned up the plugs and improved idle quality 2. Have used Berryman's ChemTool in the fuel every two services; seemed to reduce fuel-related issues in hi-milers as well 3. I have NEVER dumped crushed pepper into a radiator to stop a leak  Slick-50 died with the 80's heavy metal scene, but what about Z-Max and other 'durability' additives? Snake oyl? Note: I'm NOT looking to dump ANYTHING other than motor oil in my crankcase, just curious  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 877
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 11-27-2002 08:23 AM
egg whites make a temporary radiator leak fix. not done that myself but it got a friend home after an off roading mishap.I use CLR (calcium,lime,rust remover) on some body/engine parts to get them clean, seems to work really well especially if the previous owner has carelessly oversprayed some paint on rubber hoses. Its amazing how much of the wifes kitchen stuff ends up in the garage. I have dirtied a lot of pan scourers
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-27-2002 09:40 AM
Wiping the inside of a windshield with moist rolling tobacco will stop fogging, but it's not really economical  It's more of a motorbiker's trick for goggles. Out here in the Philippines, local scuba divers use the leaves off some tree for their goggles that I've been thinking of using on the Stang. Much nicer than spit.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-27-2002 11:36 AM
Alemite CD-2 "red" has always been a great coagulant (sp?) for oil consumption. I used to order the stuff by the case at the dealership for used cars. 5 quarts of 50 wt and 2 cans of CD-2 red = no more smoke and wholesale the turd.  First time the oil got changed without the CD-2 afterwards you got double the smoke you had before though. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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