[oletrucks] Alkaline Degreaser Bath

[Michael Mendonca <mm@service-quality.com>]

I'm reading my "How to Restore Your Chevrolet Pickup" book from Tom Brownell, 
1991.  In his section on how to make an alkaline bath, he says he uses 24 oz of 
lye (Drano) per gallon of water.  Then, however, he goes on to say he puts 
96-120 oz of lye in 40 gallons of water.  This changes his original ratio by 
over 8 times (more diluted).  Does anyone else have a "recipe" for degreaser 
bath?  Thank you.

Michael
'54 Chevy 3100 1/2 ton


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