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What is this inside Racor?

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by CTdave, Aug 7, 2007.

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  1. CTdave, Aug 16, 2007
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    CTdave

    CTdave Senior Member

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    Yes, I've been all over the boat looking for where this could have come from. My conclusion is it was mixed into a filter packaging at some point. It looks like it has been in there for a LONG time.

    Your wife is one of a kind! LOL
  2. musky, Aug 29, 2007
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    C4ENG,

    Probably shouldn't respond to a hi-jack thread, but.....

    I know this works on gasoline but I have not tried it on Diesel....SALT! Salt takes the smell of gas away, kind of hurts, but that probably why it works...rubs your skin right off.
  3. Ju52, Aug 31, 2007
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  4. K1W1, Aug 31, 2007
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    Hi,

    I did my apprenticeship as a Diesel Mechanic so I have had my hands and other parts of my carcass covered in Diesel, Lube Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Road Grime and other difficult to remove stuff many times.


    Swarfega whilst being a big seller is not the best to get the gunk off in my personal opinion and experience. It used to dry the skin out something chronic.

    The best one I have found to date is a GoJo one.
  5. The Reverend, Sep 5, 2007
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    Sorry to go off topic again but I would like to mention how important it is to protect your hands when handling fuel filters either with a decent barrier cream or even better suitable gloves. I also spent years during my apprenticeship with my hands covered in various oils and now pay the price -I simply cannot touch any oil or fuel without an allergic reaction on my hands.
  6. Ju52, Sep 7, 2007
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    protect your hands

    Hi Reverend,

    it is importent to protect your hands! You are right.

    I remember my grand father, painting railway wagons, his hand are very bad in the higher age. He had to spent a lot of money for medicaments.

    Gerhard
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