In a message dated 3/25/03 2:00:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
trishasauthoff@yahoo.com writes:
> As for the graphite oil, since I see now that I shouldn't have used it,
> (only did so on the advice of another- I know not an excuse for not reading
> the book) I now need to know how to reverse it. It'll probably mean taking
> the starter apart, but that's okay. It'll be a good way to learn from a
> mistake. Once the starter is apart can I wash the parts I oiled? With
> what. I'm thinking paraffin maybe?
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I wouldn't worry about doing all that. If you had used oil, like 3 in 1 or
motor oil, it would probably be a bad thing. Graphite doesn't tend to get
oily and sticky and probably won't cause a problem.
Allen Hefner
Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget (#51 FSP)
'75 MG Midget (The Project)
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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