+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
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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:
— 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
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