Re: [diesel_mercedes] WD - 40

 

Interesting in that I didn't see that it removes stickers (bumper, window, etc.) like nothing else.

#43 "If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the
moisture, allowing the engine to start."

That's what it was invented for in the first place, by General Dynamics for the Atlas program.  "WD" means Water Displacement, 43 is the number of tries it took before they got it right.

Mark

From: "bstromsoe@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] WD - 40

 

OK, I know WD-40 gets knocked around by the purists among us, but I ran across this laundry list the other day. Read to the very end.

WD-40 Uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewellery chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from oxidising.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.
18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen
flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to
scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some
windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish
on your car if not removed quickly!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
riding mowers.
22. Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well
as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for
easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes grease splatters from stove-tops.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve
arthritis pain.
37. Florida 's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from
grills and bumpers.'
38. The favourite use in the state of New York , it protects the Statue
of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you
will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than
the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep
in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing
are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and
stops the itch.
41. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks
and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed
and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the
lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the
moisture, allowing the engine to start.
44. And ants don't  like it..................

P.S. - As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL...


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Dirty Fuel Blues

 

When I had my '81 240D in San Francisco I used B100 in it with great success.  The car had somewhere over 200k on it when I bought it (the odometer was broken, of course) and sat quite a lot for a couple of years before coming to me.  I had the fuel lines changed over to Viton since biodiesel's solvent properties will degrade the natural rubber.  The car started to run much smoother and quieter than it did when I bought it.  It never smoked.  When I moved to Palm Springs there was no biodiesel to be found, so I went back to dino diesel.  The car's performance wasn't as good and it smoked a bit.  If I could get my hands on B100 that's all I would use.
 
Your experience, of course, may differ.


From: "vwnate1@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 3:13 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Dirty Fuel Blues

 

Y'know Lawrence ;

For a while we could buy B20 Diesel at the pump , I always thought I should run a few tank full as I'm told it'll loosen up all the crud and dirt in the entire fuel system and that'd be a good thing in my car .

Remember when my poor Coupe was chugging to a halt  now and then from clogged fuel filters ? .


I have several large fuel/water filter/separators I could plumb in and change them on the side of the road as they filled with crud...

Sigh .

-Nate
      Lawrence  wrote :



I've never met anyone who has the dirty fuel troubles I seem to no matter what .

-Nate

Maybe you aren't using enough veggie oil in your mix.  :)  Lawrence Rhodes 70+mph blow by, oil usage.  55 to 60 reasonable oil usage. 1980 300 TD Just completed two months in San Diego on 1200 pounds of veg oil and 3 tanks of diesel.  1000 mile round trip with 64 miles a day commute.  Blew the self leveling high pressure hose & installed a radiator but otherwise not harmed.  275 k on the clock.  Purrs like a kitten at idle.


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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Dirty Fuel Blues

 

Y'know Lawrence ;

For a while we could buy B20 Diesel at the pump , I always thought I should run a few tank full as I'm told it'll loosen up all the crud and dirt in the entire fuel system and that'd be a good thing in my car 

I try not to run bio diesel.  The alcohol in it attacks all your seals.  It is also a very good cleaner.  As you might know cleaning the pipes is good but many a person has had a stroke from these medicines.  If you run bio diesel be prepared to change a lot of filters and quickly as it will clean all the goo from the insides of your tank.  I cold filter my veg oil in blue jeans.  I can't tell you how many busy people use heat to quicken the process.  It also lets through stuff you don't want in your system through.  Cold filtered like the beer.  Don't use bio diesel unless it is a new vehicle. The bio diesel also attacks the old seals in older Mercedes.  It's OK once in a while but a steady diet will turn your seals to goo.  However once in a while in my opinion will swell them and rejuvenate the seals.  Lawrence Rhodes... 

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