The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => Discussion about "Lesser" makes, er, Non-BMW ;-) => Topic started by: montmil on January 29, 2012, 02:18:11 PM
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Loosening rusted threaded components has been periodically discussed in the R65 Asylum. What else is there to do when Nurse Ratched is close by?
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Several members, myownself included, swear by a 50/50 mix of automatic transmission fluid, ATF, and acetone. Soak the rusted nuts and wait awhile; they usually come away. This witch's brew has again saved the day for me... or at least saved my lawn mowing day.
Vibration took its toll on the 21-inch B&S 158cc hot rod's muffler. Split it half way 'round the perimeter. Noisy. A slip-joint, toothed oil filter wrench twisted off the sheet metal but left a flanged 1/2-inch pipe thread muffler stub rusted into the crankcase (it's a side-valve engine).
Took an hour for the ATF/acetone mixture to do its thing. A pair of waterpump pliers spun out the pipe. Some anti-seize compound and I'm good to go.
Yes, it's January 29th, sunny and 63[size=14][ch730][/size]F... and I need to mow the yard. The usual McFarland Signature, a weather pattern that brings what passes for cold winter temps in Texas, is staying well north of us.
I'm mowing this afternoon. Monday and Tuesday are forecasted 69-70F and sunny. I'm riding both days.
[smiley=clap.gif] I still hate yard work...
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Wow, that's some nasty stuff you mixed up there buddy. Hope you wear acid resistant gloves and a ventilator when you use it. As for the yard work, I have to agree with you, my motto is "You can't improve on nature." Good thing Mrs. Phorqs loves to commune with all things vegatative.
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...and I forgot to ask, when did you get together with Louis Fletcher for that photo? Were you an extra in the movie "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"?
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...and I forgot to ask, when did you get together with Louis Fletcher for that photo? Were you an extra in the movie "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"?
You funny, Phorqs.
Mongo [smiley=mad.gif]