Chris -
Wasn't Seaman Stains on that British Kids show about a captain and his
boat? They also had Roger the Cabin Boy if I recall.
Cheers!
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 2/28/06, Chris Dimmock <cd3000@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
> 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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