Simple Green works well, but can apparently etch aluminum. I'm leaning more towards kerosene these days.
Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 January 2017 at 16:48, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > +1 on Fred’s suggestion. But make sure you’re working in a well > ventilated area and use gloves. Brake cleaners aren’t the healthiest > solvents in the world… > > Chuck Gilchrest > > S/V Half Magic > > 1983 35 Landfall > > Padanaram, MA > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of > *Frederick > G Street via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 17, 2017 7:36 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Solvent for cleaning winches indoors? > > > > 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 > > > > — 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> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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