Going to take a chance

[uncas]

Have finally decided to take my 1948 CW bilge pump apart......Extremely corroded.....
In order that I don't totally destroy it in the process....what degreaser...for lack of a better term...should I use to get the parts apart....
It's a good looking bilge pump...and another formite has given me the plans....so once apart, I think I can replace those I need to.

[Figment]

I think "penetrator" is the term you're searching for.

"PB Blaster". There is no substitute.

http://www.pbblaster.com/store/images/PBCatalyst.gif

[uncas]

Figment...am assuming one could get this at WEST MARINE....although I bet a bit pricey...

[Figment]

nope. The Friendly Folks at West won't be able to help you.

some auto parts places carry it. Some mom&pop hardware places carry it. It's one of those strange hit-or-miss things.

maybe a dollar more than an equal size can of liquid wrench or WD40.

[uncas]

Ill look for it...thanks

[Concordia..41]

I second the PB Blaster motion. Great Stuff!

Almost as useful as:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p3d073a78c8ac36dfcfc48f832ce9803e/f08ccbfa.jpg

:D

[Alan D. Hyde]

March is the time of year to get generic ether CHEAP at Wal-Mart or wherever.

* Starts boats, tractors, lawnmowers, etc.

* Puts noisome wasps in boats or on house to sleep-- permanently.

* Volatile, penetrating, and generally non-staining--- but keep AWAY from flame... :eek:

Alan

[ 01-16-2006, 05:01 PM: Message edited by: Alan D. Hyde ]

[Gary E]

:D :D :D :D :D

But why so little ether?
only 1/4 of the can is usefull??

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

Buy a one dollar dishpan and soak it in kerosene mixed with a little oil.

[Paul Pless]

Have finally decided to take my 1948 CW bilge pump apart this should prove interesting :D

[uncas]

believe me Paul...it's gonna be very interesting....
But it is such a neat piece of bronze....
and I don't have to go below to see if it will work...once I'm done...

[ 01-16-2006, 06:10 PM: Message edited by: uncas ]