Gunk as in crud, dirt, slime. Leftovers in the tubing from the construction process. Also possible deterioration of any sealing mechanisms.
Mike Eorgoff near Chicago ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 10:28 AM Subject: Re: Butane valve leak > > Hi Jim, > Not sure I understood your note. > Are you recommending using Gunk to clean the fuel tank and fuel line? > Why would a Steamlines Shay butane valve be more prone to fouling than other > valves? (He asks knowing just how many problems had to be overcome to get > this loco to run as well as it does now.)