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Post by bamber on Apr 25, 2019 22:24:16 GMT
While I was down the engine hole sorting out a different problem, I noticed that the cable loom going to the alternator controller needed attention. There are several in-line connections that are ok (ish) but they are very greasy and the insulation tape that was wrapped around them has peeled off. Before I remake the crimps I'd like to degrease about 300 mm of cables. Any suggestion as to what degreasing agent to use? Years ago I used to use Trichlorethelene but I think that's now banned.
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Post by Jim on Apr 26, 2019 12:07:50 GMT
I'd give it a go with engine cleaner, eg gunk.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 13:21:56 GMT
Gunk ingredients: 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % 2-(2-butoxyΓ©thoxy) Γthanol 112-34-5 5 - < 10 Alcohols, C12-16, Ethoxylated (>1 68551-12-2 <2.5 Mol Eo) 1 - < 3 Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated 68439-46-3 1 - < 3 Sodium Carbonate (soda Ash) 497-19-8 < 0.3 Tetrasodium 64-02-8 Ethylenediaminetetraacetate < 0.3 Soda, Caustic 1310-73-2 < 0.1 Other components below reportable levels 90 - 100 Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 < 0.1 *Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
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So it looks like 90-100% is some sort of unreportable trade secret.
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So what is it then ? Paraffin ?
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Post by Mr Stabby on Apr 26, 2019 13:45:48 GMT
Any suggestion as to what degreasing agent to use? Petrol.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 14:28:40 GMT
I was going to suggest that but thought better of it due to the subject matter being 12v electrics.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 15:12:07 GMT
IPA cleaner π
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 16:05:23 GMT
Otherwise known as isopropyl alcohol or isopropanol, its the sane mans cleaner for this sort of stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 16:16:23 GMT
I thought he was suggesting using some sort of beer product
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 17:39:32 GMT
I thought he was suggesting using some sort of beer product A terrible waste of good falling down water π€¦ββοΈ Although; thinking about it, you could try drinking the Isopropyl - it may well reach the parts other alcoholic drinks cant reach π§
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