DRR S/Pro
| Every couple weeks, I'll pull the vac pump inlet hose off the valve cover during warmup and, with the engine running, shoot brake cleaner into it for about a 5 count. At idle, I can definitely feel a big difference on the gauge or when tapping the hose fitting to my palm. As long as I do it often enough, it doesn't make a difference on the gauge downtrack.
Tony Leonard
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DRR Sportsman
| Just a note of caution about using Brake Cleaner spray. Yes, it is as good as anything for removing oil & grease. But please pay attention to the label.(Yeah, I realize most of us know this, but not everyone does): Chlorinated brake cleaner is Non-Flammable, while Non-Chlorinated versions are EXTREMELY Flammable. Both types work well, and I highly recommend that you use the non-flammable "Chlorinated" type if you are spraying it anywhere near a running engine. The risk is small, but the potential results can be devastating. (BTW, the Non-Chlorinated version makes great starting fluid).
Dan "Jim" Moore
Much too young to feel this damn old!!
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| | | Posts: 1106 | Location: Farmersville, TX | Registered: December 05, 2002 |
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| quote: Originally posted by FootbrakeJim:
Just a note of caution about using Brake Cleaner spray. Yes, it is as good as anything for removing oil & grease. But please pay attention to the label.(Yeah, I realize most of us know this, but not everyone does):
Chlorinated brake cleaner is Non-Flammable, while Non-Chlorinated versions are EXTREMELY Flammable.
Both types work well, and I highly recommend that you use the non-flammable "Chlorinated" type if you are spraying it anywhere near a running engine. The risk is small, but the potential results can be devastating.
(BTW, the Non-Chlorinated version makes great starting fluid).
Also remember, NEVER use Chlorinated brake clean on anything you intend to TIG weld.
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