Please reply to rcf@code-co.com , not to me...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Fillerup [mailto:rcf@code-co.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 1999 12:59 PM
> To: ron@chevytrucks.org
> Subject: Truck Question
>
> Hydrogen embrittlement:
>
> I used muratic acid (31.4% hydrochloric acid) to remove rust from the
> rear springs of a'53 Chev pickup. I left each spring leaf submerged from
> 15-30 minutes, thoroughly rinsed in hot water after removal, wire
> brushed, rinsed in laquer thinner and then painted and reassembled. Now
> I read about hydrogen embrittlement and am concerned that the springs
> may be dangerous. Anyone who is an expert on the subject that could tell
> me if I should be concerned?
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