In addition to use as a penetrant, my first exposure to MMO was a
recommenation, back in '60, to use it in my AH-100 to cure a sticky valve.
It worked and ever since then I've periodically added a splash to nearly all
my engines for whatever value an upper cylinder lube has. Cleans the carbs,
lubes the valves, etc..
Ed A
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From type79 at ix.netcom.com <type79@ix.netcom.com>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>; Yahoo Spridget list
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Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: Marvel Mystery Oil Questions
>Brad,
>
>For years, I have used Marvel Mystery Oil as a solvent to free-up seized
and
>rusted nuts, bolts, etc. and I always use it in my carbs. As a solvent it
might
>not be as good as Busty from justbrits but it will be very useful when
parting
>out a car. Just soak everything with it and walk away for a few days.
>
>A racer recommended it for the carbs years ago. He claimed that it was such
a
>light oil that it would leak down and provide good top-end lubrication.
>
>5 gallons! Geeesh.
>
>PS It is also an excellent substitute for Grenadine.
>
>jay (f)
>http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/
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