Joel — I’ve used this stuff before, and it’s worked well — also non-flammable:
https://www.amazon.com/CRC-Brakleen-Brake-Parts-Cleaner/dp/B000LDR9HI <https://www.amazon.com/CRC-Brakleen-Brake-Parts-Cleaner/dp/B000LDR9HI> — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On Jan 17, 2017, at 2:15 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Although kerosene is flammable, it is still safe to use in a garage. I did > my winches that way. The fumes are not volatile like gasoline fumes. Just > don't be near an open flame. Let the parts soak for a while, before you > scrub with a tooth brush or wire brush. When the parts are clean, wash the > kerosene off with soapy water, before re-lubing the winch. Use the minimum > amount of winch grease, and only light oil on the pawls. > > On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 11:54 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > I removed two of my mast mounted winches as they are overdue for service > (about 25 years overdue). That was a job in itself, as the bolts had fused > to the aluminum mounting plates. A combination of PB Blaster, vinegar and > acetone, along with a hammer and screwdrivers got them off. > > The grease is a gummy mess. Any recommendations on a non-flammable solvent I > can soak them in? I'm working in the garage, so diesel and kerosene are out. > > Joel
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