Hi Steve
I believe that the "Naval Jelly" you refer to for removing marks in intakes
were the same as the 'seamans stain remover' products which were used by
many women, and concerned fathers, over here in RHD countries.
I once knew a Sprite owner who was gainfully employed in the Australian
Royal Navy - but we were always respectful.
I'm sure that his name was Steve. From the moment I met Steve - and his
Girlfriend - over 20 years ago - Steve became Seaman Stains (or Steins -
depending on pronunciation).
Semantics aside - it was one bloody fantastic weekend one Easter in
Winton......
Seamen Steve Stains he was a great bloke. And some 20 years later - I still
giggle.
I'd hate to ruin this thread with boring facts.
Heres to Seamen Stains!!
:)
Best
Chris
:)
----- Original Message -----
From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 8:46 AM
Subject: RE: Intake Manifold Cleaner
> Hi, Tom -
>
> There is a Naval Jelly made especially for aluminum. Phosphoric acid
> solutions like Metal Prep can be used, but you have to make sure to rinse
> them thoroughly. The exterior of the intake manifold should be painted
> the
> Healey engine green color, so any discoloration shouldn't be a problem, if
> it occurs.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC USA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tom Buttion
> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 12:49 PM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Intake Manifold Cleaner
>
>
> Can anyone recommend a safe solution for soaking the aluminum intake
> manifold to remove rust and corrosion from the interior surfaces? I have
> been using a phosphoric acid based solution for the ferrous metals but, am
> not sure whether it is safe (discoloration, etc.) for aluminum.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
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